Light And Tasty Cheese Spread Recipes

SOUTHERN PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD

A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. -Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread image

Steps:

Combine cheese, pimientos and mayonnaise. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained and finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Assorted crackers

CHEESY BUTTER SPREAD

I thought this recipe was intriguing. It is simple and sounds interesting to me. It could be eaten with crackers or spread on special bread for a real taste treat. Simple, Easy, Tasty, and you can add any seasoning or spice you like. It is from the May 13, 1980 Woman's Day, "The Collector's Cookbook" that I found in my...

Provided by Marcia McCance

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 3

Cheesy Butter Spread image

Steps:

1. In food processor, cream butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add cheeses and brandy. Beat until smooth
3. Chill in tightly covered container 3 days to blend flavors.
4. Bring to room temperature before serving. Makes about 2 cups.
5. Note: You can dress it up a little with chives, or garlic, or hot peppers... or anything you can think of.

Ingredients

1/2 c butter
2 1/2 c (10 ounces) assorted finely shredded cheeses
1 Tbsp or to taste: brandy (could use beer, or milk)

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

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

Homemade Cheese Spread with Garlic and Herbs image

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.

Ingredients

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)

LIGHT HERBED CHEESE SPREAD

This light cheese spread tastes similar to the expensive, higher-fat versions sold in grocery stores. Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Light Herbed Cheese Spread image

Steps:

Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until very smooth.
Add the cream cheese and blend briefly to combine.
Transfer to a medium bowl.
Mix in the chives, parmesan cheese, garlic, marjoram, basil, pepper and 3 tablespoons of the parsley.
Place in a small decorative bowl and sprinle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 799.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 25.1

Ingredients

2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley, divided