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Bowl of herb and garlic cream cheese on a cutting board. Crackers and grape tomatoes are served alongside.

Easy Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Easy to make garlic and herb cream cheese spread. Perfect spread on crackers or used as a dip for raw vegetables.
Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened softened
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or one small garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt, optional

Optional (use as many or few of these herbs as you like)

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed dried chives

Instructions

  1. Stir together cream cheese, garlic, parsley, dill, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. Season with salt to taste, if needed. If you want a whipped cream cheese spread, mix ingredients together with an electric handheld mixer until fluffy.

  2. Optional: chill for 30 minutes or overnight before serving.

  3. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.