Apple Cheese Spread
An easy to make cheese spread with a combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, grated apple and herbs.
Servings: 14 servings (3 tablespoons per serving)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons brandy or sherry
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored and grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, and brandy until smooth.
- Gently stir in the apple. Add the basil, oregano, thyme, and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into a serving dish; cover and chill for approximately 1 hour. Serve with crackers or crostini.
Notes
- It's ok to use reduced-fat cream cheese, but do use regular sharp cheddar for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (3 tablespoons) | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg