Best 20 Cream Cheese Spread Recipes
Cream cheese spread is a versatile and delicious dip or spread made from cream cheese, herbs, and spices. It can be served with crackers, vegetables, or bread, or used as a topping for baked potatoes or sandwiches. With so many different flavor variations, there's a cream cheese spread out there to please everyone. Whether you like it savory, sweet, or spicy, there's a recipe that will hit the spot. In this article, we'll explore some of the best cream cheese spread recipes, from classic to unique, so you can find the perfect one for your next party or gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
For a satisfying snack, try this spread. With only two ingredients, it couldn't be easier. I use this on crackers and celery sticks. It has a refreshing pineapple taste.-Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 5m
Yield 1-1/8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and pineapple. Chill.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. -Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberries, apricots and orange zest until blended. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SALMON, DILL AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Use leftover poached or baked salmon. Canned red salmon that has been drained, skinned and boned also does the trick.
Provided by Judy Harmon
Categories Condiment/Spread Herb No-Cook Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Cream Cheese Salmon Dill Bon Appétit Georgia
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in processor. Blend until just smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of work bowl. Add smoked salmon and dill. Using on/off turns, blend just until smoked salmon is finely chopped. Season spread with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Serve with baguette rounds.
HAM CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
From Flint, Michigan, Donna Letts shares this fast fix that she serves on miniature bagels as a special-occasion appetizer. Full of ham and green onions, the hearty mixture comes together in no time and tastes terrific.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield about 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in ham and onions. Serve with bagels.
Nutrition Facts :
SIMPLE CREAM CHEESE AND HAM SPREAD
Simple, but flavorful, spread that is great with crackers or celery. Any dipping mustard made with turmeric as the spice factor will work. This addition put the recipe over the top.
Provided by Dawn Eberly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, ham, green onions, and English mustard together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 189.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CREAM CHEESE GARLIC SPREAD
You can mold this spread any way you like. For Easter I do bunnies; I make a heart for Valentine's Day. Serve with Italian bread, crackers, or (my favorite for a brunch) triangle-cut pieces of assorted bagels. Great for a take-along office snack and for a breakfast treat.
Provided by Sheri
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, garlic powder, and chives together in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 66.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This is a delicious strawberry spread for bagels. It sure beats store bought spread!
Provided by MARAMBER14
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and strawberries. Pulse until smooth and well blended. Use immediately, or refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 83.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process the cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice until smooth, then pulse in your pecans. Spread on a bagel!
PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This is a terrific appetizer to serve when hosting an Italian-theme-meal. People may be a little hesitant to try it, but once they dip in, they won't be able to stop! -Cynthia Emshoff, Sarasota, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield about 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, garlic, basil and marjoram until blended. Stir in walnuts. Gradually stir in oil., Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in prepared pan. Carefully spread with a third of the Parmesan mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Unmold; serve with crackers.
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CHUTNEY-TOPPED CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
I've had the pleasure of introducing many of my friends and family to chutney, that sweet and savory fruit sauce. Make the spread even faster by using chive-flavored whipped cream cheese. -Michelle Torkelson, Ham Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in green onions. Spread into a shallow serving dish., Top with chutney; sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
INA GARTEN'S VEGETABLE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This is a recipe adapted from The Barefoot Contessa's Smoked Salmon and Vegetable Cream Cheese Bagels. Also makes a great spread for crackers and sandwiches.
Provided by commercesd
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix gently, until just incorporated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.3, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 125, Sodium 372.3, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4, Protein 6.9
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
"Here's a smooth fluffy spread that couldn't be easier to make-it has only four ingredients," reports Lois Gelzer of Standish, Maine. "Try it as a topper on oven-fresh muffins or pumpkin bread. It lends a zingy orange taste to toast and bagels at breakfast, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat all ingredients until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAM CHEESE AND HAM SPREAD
Simple, but flavorful, spread that is great with crackers or celery.
Provided by Alydia Friend
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ham, and onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 83.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CREAM CHEESE-CHUTNEY SPREAD
A quick and easy spread using mango chutney. This is from "A Hundred Years of Island Cooking", an old cookbook from the Hawaiian Electric Company.
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Spreads
Time 2m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place block of cream cheese on a serving dish or board. Spoon chutney over cheese. Top with bacon.
- Serve with crisp crackers.
SWEET & SAVORY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Of all the appetizers I serve, this tempting cheese spread is the most popular. It has the right combo of sweet and savory flavors, but it's the warm topping that makes it a standout! -Lee Ann Miller, Millersburg, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, onion and garlic salt. Shape into a disk; transfer to a serving plate., In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecans; cool slightly. Spoon over cheese mixture. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TUSCAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
A delicious appetizer that can be served at a fancy cocktail party or at poker night. Serve with crackers or toasted French bread slices.
Provided by HOFFIUS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichoke hearts and olives.
- Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.
- Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1092.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Make and share this Spicy Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Michele7
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
- Spoon into an airtight container; cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
- Put into a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
- Serve with pita chips.
FETA AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Easy and savory spread that only gets better as it ages. I always include the garlic and shallots but mix it up with whatever fresh herbs I have on hand. Other herbs I've used that worked well include dill, rosemary, and oregano.
Provided by chez wendy
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the cream cheese and feta cheese. Mix in herbs, salt and pepper. Serve on french bread rounds or crackers. Also great as a sandwich spread, especially with veggies and sprouts.
MAPLE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Make and share this Maple Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by trick
Categories Breakfast
Time 5m
Yield 4 oz, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix and let stand for 1 hour to meld flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 112.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 2.9
CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
A verstile cracker spread or roll into nuts and make a cheese ball out of this recipe. I am always getting asked for this recipe when I take it to functions that require finger and snack foods. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by DZ_USA
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 med cheeseball, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all above ingredients (with the exception of the pecans).
- Place in a small oval dish as a spread for crackers or form into a ball and roll into the pecans for a nice cheese ball.
- Refrigerate overnight.
Tips:
- For a smooth and creamy spread, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables will make a big difference.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to cream cheese spreads.
- If you're making a spread ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve cream cheese spreads with crackers, bread, vegetables, or fruit. They're also great as a dip for chips or pretzels.
Conclusion:
Cream cheese spreads are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a cream cheese spread that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give one of these cream cheese spreads a try. You won't be disappointed!
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