Best Garlic Herb Spread Recipes

GARLIC HERB SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, parsley, garlic and seasonings until blended. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

GARLIC-HERB BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, feta cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Toast bagels if desired; top with spread.

GARLIC-HERB CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients in a medium glass bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving.

CREAMY GARLIC AND HERB FOOTBALL SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and slowly beat in the heavy cream. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup of the sour cream. Beat in the herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Line a medium strainer about 7 1/2 inches in diameter with a few layers of cheesecloth, letting the ends hang over the edges of the strainer. Set the strainer over a bowl. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the strainer and fold the ends of the cheesecloth over the top. Gently flatten with your hands and shape into an oval football. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth up and twist until tight, trying to keep the oval shape of the spread. Place the strainer and bowl in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• To serve, unwrap the spread and invert onto a serving dish so the rounded side is facing up. Use the cheesecloth to gently reshape the oval and taper the ends to look like a football, then discard the cheesecloth and any liquid in the bottom of the bowl.
• Put the walnuts in a medium skillet set over medium heat and cook, stirring, until they are toasted, about 5 minutes; watch carefully so that they do not burn. Remove from the heat and cool. Sprinkle and press the nuts into the spread so it is covered. Put the remaining 2 tablespoons sour cream in a small resealable plastic bag and snip about 1/8 inch off the end of one corner. Pipe the sour cream over the spread to create the laces of a football. Serve with assorted crackers.

BLUE CHEESE HERB SPREAD ON FRENCH GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• 1. SPREAD: Combine cottage cheese, blue cheese, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add green onions, basil, and almonds. Blend until mixed but still lumpy and not smooth. Pour dip into serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 2. BREAD: Spread melted butter on both sides of bread slices. Lay on a non-stick cooking sheet. Stir together garlic powder and salt. Sprinkle on one side of buttered bread. Turn on broiler and allow it to heat up a moment. Broil bread about 6-8 inches from heating element for 30-45 minutes per side. Serve warm with Blue Cheese Herb Spread on the side.

GARLIC N HERB CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Let cream cheese come to room temperature.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a hand mixer.
• For a stronger flavor you can add 1 more tbsp of the seasoning.
• Use immediately or refrigerate, for a softer spread let it sit out about a half an hour before serving.
• Serve with crackers or veggies.
• For a presentation effect, refrigerate for an hour and then form in a ball and roll in parsley or chopped nuts and serve.

GARLIC-HERB BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add the sour cream, feta cheese, garlic and seasonings.
• Mix well.
• Serve with toasted bagels, bagel chips or warm bread sticks.

GARLIC HERB CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Remove lid from cream cheese and soften in microwave, about 20-30 seconds. Save the container.
• Put in medium mixing bowl and whisk in milk until creamy.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients until well mixed, making sure to scrape any stray ingredients from side of bowl.
• Put mixture back in the container (if you bought a stick of cream cheese just use a tupperware container with lid). Close and refrigerate at least an hour to let harden and to let flavors soak in.

HERB AND GARLIC BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in food processor or mixer. Mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

ARTISINAL GARLIC & FINE HERB CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Place ricotta and goat cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until completely combined, light and fluffy. About 1 minute.
• 2. Turn mixer on low and add salt, pepper, garlic, onion, thyme and baby chives. Scrape down sides when needed to mix thoroughly.
• 3. Place in serving bowl or individual ramekins, chill for at least 30 minutes & garnish with a bit of minced baby chives or chopped flat leaf parsley. Enjoy!

CREAMY GARLIC AND HERB SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and slowly beat in the heavy cream. Increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup of the sour cream. Beat in the herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Line a medium strainer about 7 1/2 inches in diameter with a few layers of cheesecloth, letting the ends hang over the edges of the strainer. Set the strainer over a bowl. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the strainer and fold the ends of the cheesecloth over the top. Gently flatten with your hands and shape into an oval football. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth up and twist until tight, trying to keep the oval shape of the spread. Place the strainer and bowl in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• To serve, unwrap the spread and invert onto a serving dish so the rounded side is facing up. Use the cheesecloth to gently reshape the oval and taper the ends to look like a football, then discard the cheesecloth and any liquid in the bottom of the bowl.
• Put the walnuts in a medium skillet set over medium heat and cook, stirring, until they are toasted, about 5 minutes; watch carefully so that they do not burn. Remove from the heat and cool. Sprinkle and press the nuts into the spread so it is covered. Put the remaining 2 tablespoons sour cream in a small resealable plastic bag and snip about 1/8 inch off the end of one corner. Pipe the sour cream over the spread to create the laces of a football. Serve with assorted crackers.

GARLIC HERB CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients together. I usually make a large recipe (8 times or more), and keep it on hand for the next time I want to make a spread or to add into other dishes. Can be stored for up to a year in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
• If making the cheese spread... Mix softened cream cheese, dry mix and wine until well combined and smooth. Mix in cheese. Store in fridge for several hours or overnight before serving.
• Serve with crackers, flatbread triangles or veggies.

GARLIC-HERB BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, feta cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Toast bagels if desired; top with spread.

GARLIC & HERB SWEET AND SAVORY SPREAD

Steps:

• Add cream cheese to a medium bowl.
• Add peppers and onion and combine
• Fold in the bacon and Cilantro and cheese.
• Add the apple and the dressing and combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve with assorted crackers! Can always use the extra spread to stuff the rest of your sweet peppers! Makes another delightful snack or party favor!