Cream Cheese Spread

<<A homemade Cream Cheese Spread can take an ordinary bagel to new heights! It may be used with other brunch dishes or as a topping for appetizers. Create an original recipe by selecting a few sweet or savory flavors from the list below. Select 1, 2 or 3 of the ingredients from either section, mix well and chill until ready to serve.

For a savory Cream Cheese Spread, add 1-3 of the following ingredients to an 8 oz. container of cream cheese (whipped, regular or lowfat):

• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced shallots
• 2 tbsp. finely diced chives
• 1-2 tsp. chopped dill or your favorite herb
• 3 tbsp. sour cream (for extra creamy texture and rich taste)
• 1/4 cup finely grated carrots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
• 1 tbsp. white horseradish
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp. pesto sauce
• Finely chopped sundried tomatoes
• Chopped olives
• Capers
• Lemon juice
• Smoked salmon, finely chopped
• Pinch of salt and pepper

For a sweet spread, select 1-3 ingredients from the list below. Combine them with an 8 oz. container of whipped, regular or lowfat cream cheese:

• 1/2 cup shredded pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
• 1 tbsp. jam, spread or preserves, to taste (apple,apricot, marmelade, blueberry, your favorite)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract (or your favorite extract)
• Sugar, to taste
• 2 packets Splenda or other artificial sweetener
• 3 tbsp. sour cream (for extra creamy texture and rich taste)

Add the cream cheese plus the ingredients that you have selected to a bowl and mix well. If desired, you can whip up the spread in a food processor or using a hand blender.

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