Scallion Garlic Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature, any brand)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced fine)
• 1/4 cup Scallions (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Seltzer Water (add gradually, 1 tbsp at a time)

Instructions

1. Soften Cream Cheese

   Remove the 8 oz block of cream cheese from the fridge, break it into pieces and let it sit at room temperature until soft, then smooth it out in the mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

2. Mince Garlic

   Peel and finely mince the two garlic cloves, then add them to the softened cream cheese.

   Time: PT1M

3. Add Scallions

   Finely chop 1/4 cup of scallions and stir them into the bowl.

   Time: PT1M

4. Season

   Season the mixture with 1 tsp black pepper and ½ tsp salt, then mix thoroughly.

   Time: PT30S

5. Whip with Seltzer

   Add 1 tbsp seltzer water to the bowl, mixing with the spatula. If the texture isn’t light enough, add a little more seltzer, a teaspoon at a time, until a whipped, airy consistency is achieved.

   Time: PT2M

6. Transfer and Garnish

   Spoon the whipped cream cheese into a serving bowl, smooth the top, and garnish with a few extra chopped scallion strips.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

820

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Fat

78 g

Fiber

1 g