LIGHT HERBED CHEESE SPREAD

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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

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

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

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