Description
This homemade Veggie Cream Cheese is a flavorful and colorful spread made with fresh chopped vegetables and creamy cheese. It’s perfect for bagels, sandwiches, or as a dip. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a delicious way to sneak in some extra veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the chopped red bell pepper, carrots, green onions, parsley, and garlic powder.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve on bagels, toast, sandwiches, or as a veggie dip.
Notes
- Use a food processor for a smoother texture or leave it chunky for more bite.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Try other veggies like cucumber, celery, or radishes for variety.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: veggie cream cheese, vegetable spread, cream cheese dip, bagel spread, healthy snack, easy dip