Description
This refreshing Cucumber Cream Cheese Spread is a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors. Perfect for spreading on bagels, crackers, or using as a sandwich filling, this versatile spread is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Cucumber:
- 1 cup finely grated cucumber (peeled and seeded)
Dill:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Lemon Juice:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garlic Powder:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Black Pepper:
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This spread is versatile and can be used in various ways like sandwich fillings or cracker toppings.
- For a lighter option, consider using whipped cream cheese or a mix of cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
