Garlicky Herb Spread Recipe

This incredibly easy garlicky herb spread is a flavor explosion! Make it the day before to allow the flavors to meld – it's even better the next day! This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for holiday parties or any get-together. Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, or your favorite raw vegetables. It's so good, you'll likely want to double or triple the recipe! Lasts up to a week in the refrigerator.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 316 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Garlicky Herb Spread

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How to Make Garlicky Herb Spread

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend and the spread to firm slightly.
  4. Serve chilled with pita bread, pita chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

97g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Garlicky Herb Spread?

Garlicky Herb Spread takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Garlicky Herb Spread?

Garlicky Herb Spread has approximately 316 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Garlicky Herb Spread?

The key ingredients for Garlicky Herb Spread are Whipped Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Garlic Cloves, Dried Thyme, Dried Oregano, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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