Appetizers

French Style Herb Spread

Name: French Style Herb Spread
Yield: 1¾ cups

Very quick and easy to prepare, this flavorful variation of Boursin combines fresh herbs, butter, and cream cheese to create a delicious appetizer or snack any time. Serve it in a small bowl or ramekin surrounded by bread or bagel slices, melba toast, your favorite crackers, or even vegetable slices and fruit.

Prep

Cook

Servings

1¾ cups

Level

Easy

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Unsalted Butter
¼ teaspoon pressed or minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil
⅛ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

1

Have butter and cream cheese at room temperature. Cream together.
2

Add garlic, salt, pepper and herbs. Mix well.
3

Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4

Serve with bread, bagels, assorted crackers or fruit and vegetable slices such as apple or celery.

Notes

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Fresh thyme, basil and rosemary may be replaced with half the amount of the corresponding dried whole herb. Or the three herbs could be replaced with ½ teaspoon of dried herb blend such as Herbes de Provence or Fines Herbes.