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Super Spice Herbed Cream Cheese - Recipe

This herbed cream cheese recipe from Dr. Wendy Bazilian, a registered dietitian, researcher, educator and author, is deliciously versatile.
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Directions
1. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Cover.

2. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve with assorted crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables. Or, use as a healthful and flavor-packed alternative to mayonnaise for sandwiches, pitas and wraps.Test Kitchen Tip: Use cream cheese mixture to prepare a variety of hors d’oeurves. Pipe into cherry tomatoes, or onto celery sticks or Belgian endive leaves. Garnish with finely chopped red bell pepper. For an easy Bruschetta, spread on toasted French bread slices. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes.
 
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
-1 package (8 ounces) Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat than cream cheese), softened
-2 tablespoons milk
-1 tablespoon diced peeled cucumber
-1 tablespoon diced roasted red bell pepper
-1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
-1 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves
-1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
- McCormick® Red Pepper, Ground
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 74 Calories
Fat: 6 Grams
Protein: 3 Grams
Cholesterol: 20 Milligrams
Carbohydrates: 2 Grams
Sodium: 129 Milligrams
Fiber: 0 Grams