Description
Homemade veggie cream cheese elevates breakfast spreads with garden-fresh charm. Crisp vegetables and smooth cream cheese blend into a delightful morning companion you’ll crave on bagels, toast, or as a delectable dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (226 grams) finely chopped vegetables:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) finely chopped broccoli
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
Seasoning:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel using an electric mixer at medium velocity for approximately 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning blend into the cream cheese and blend thoroughly for an additional minute, ensuring complete integration.
- Gently fold diced vegetables into the seasoned cream cheese mixture using a silicone spatula, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the spread.
- Transfer mixture to an airtight container and chill in refrigerator for minimum 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, stir mixture once more to reincorporate any separated ingredients and ensure consistent texture and taste distribution.
Notes
- Customize your veggie mix by choosing seasonal or favorite vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and green onions for added crunch and color.
- Ensure vegetables are finely diced and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the cream cheese watery.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as a partial replacement to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Experiment with different herb blends or seasoning mixes like dill, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning to create unique flavor profiles that complement your vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg