Best 10 Serious Herb Cheese Spread Recipes

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When it comes to creating an exquisite and flavorful cheese spread, nothing surpasses the delightful combination of aromatic herbs and creamy cheese. Step into the world of culinary bliss as we embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for "Serious Herb Cheese Spread." This tantalizing spread, infused with a symphony of herbs and spices, will elevate any gathering, transforming ordinary crackers or bread slices into delectable treats. Let's delve into the world of herb-infused cheese spreads, exploring the secrets behind their vibrant flavors and textures, and crafting a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HERB CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
4 tablespoons sour cream
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
2 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl add butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. Add the garlic and herbs and mix together well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator and allow to chill.

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



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Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Appetizer     Cheese     Cream Cheese     Garlic     Chive     Parsley     Graduation     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small garlic clove, quartered
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Crackers or toasts (for serving)

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add parsley and chives and pulse a few times until well combined. Pack mixture into a small bowl, ramekin, or glass jar. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasts.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cheese can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

HERB SPREAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons roasted, mashed garlic (about 12 cloves)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons picked and finely chopped thyme
2 1/4 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 quart plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • (For an alternative replace the lemon, garlic and thyme with 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley)
  • In a mixing bowl, add garlic, thyme, and lemon juice to the yogurt and mix well. Place mixture in cheesecloth, set over a colander, set over a bowl and place in refrigerator for 12 hours.
  • Discard liquid and place remaining yogurt in bowl. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

HERBED CHEESE SPREAD



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This spread definitely lives up to its name. Flavored with six different herbss, it is one of the best cream cheese spreads I've had.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced chives
2 teaspoons minced fresh chervil or 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in the parsley, chives, chervil, garlic, tarragon and lemon-pepper seasoning., Transfer to a small serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HERB CHEESE SPREAD



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Enhance the flavor of three kinds of cheese with three herbs-basil, rosemary and chives.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 container (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese spread (1 cup), softened
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 oz blue cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onion tops
2 red or green apples or pears, cut into 20 slices each, or assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, feta cheese, blue cheese, basil and rosemary with electric mixer on medium speed, or with spoon until well mixed.
  • Cover; refrigerate about 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
  • To serve, place in serving bowl; sprinkle with chives. Serve with fruit or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Dip and 2 Apple Slices), Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SERIOUS HERB CHEESE SPREAD



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Savory cheese spread perfect on crackers to whet the appetite before the big dinner. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic
3 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate in a mold for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 32.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GARLIC-HERB CHEESE SPREAD



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This is quite close to the Philadelphia whipped garlic and herb cream cheese, but I like it better (and I can make it at 3am when I want some instead of having to run to the store).

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients in a medium glass bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

HERBED GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD



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I've taken this creamy spread to many holiday gatherings and parties- and there's never any left to bring home! Well-seasoned with a blend of herb flavors, this cheesy treat tastes great on slices of French bread, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, dill weed, garlic powder and pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and seasonings until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HERB GARDEN CHEESE SPREAD



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I make this cheese spread often to use up herbs from the garden. This tastes just like the gourmet cheese spreads in the market. Cooking time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons dill seeds
1 clove garlic, crushed or finely minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for flavors to blend.
  • Serve with crackers or veggies.

SERIOUS HERB CHEESE SPREAD



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Served on crackers, this savory cheese spread is perfect for whetting the appetite before the big dinner.

Provided by Ibby

Categories     Cream Cheese Spreads

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped black olives
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, dill weed, basil, olives and lemon juice. Transfer to desired mold, and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 63.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of herbs to create a flavorful spread. Some good options include chives, dill, parsley, basil, and thyme.
  • Use a creamy cheese as the base for your spread. Cream cheese, Neufchatel cheese, or Boursin cheese are all good choices.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese to your spread for extra flavor and texture.
  • If you are using fresh herbs, chop them finely before adding them to the spread.
  • Season your spread with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve your spread with crackers, vegetables, or bread.

Conclusion:

Herb cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of herbs and cheeses to choose from, you can create a spread that is both flavorful and visually appealing.

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