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Submitted by laan

No-cook cheese and herb spread with cheddar, chives, parsley, and garlic blended with low-fat soft cheese and yogurt. Freezes for up to 3 months. Ready in 10 minutes.

YIELD

1 cup

PREP

10 min

COOK

0 min

READY

10 min

This cheese spread mixes sharp mature cheddar into a soft cheese and yogurt base with fresh chives and parsley for a spread that’s creamy, herby, and punchy all at once. No cooking required. Just mix, season, and it’s ready.

The low-fat soft cheese and yogurt keep it lighter than an all-cheddar spread while still delivering real cheese flavor. The garlic purée adds a mellow warmth without the bite of raw minced garlic.

This works cold as a spread on bread, crackers, or pitta, but it also doubles as a toast topping. Pop it under the grill until it bubbles and you’ve got something completely different: melty, golden, and rich.

Pro Tips

  • Use mature or extra-mature cheddar for the strongest flavor. Mild cheddar gets lost once mixed with the soft cheese.
  • Grate the cheddar as finely as possible so it blends smoothly into the spread without lumps.
  • Beat everything together thoroughly. A chunky spread won’t hold together on bread or melt evenly under the grill.
  • This freezes brilliantly for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir well before using.

Variations

  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky note.
  • Swap chives for spring onions and parsley for dill for a different herb profile.
  • Stir in sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped) for color and a sweet-tangy bite.

Ingredients

4 115.6
OUNCES ML/G CHEESE
soft, low-fat
1 5
TEASPOON ML GARLIC PUREE *
2 57.8
OUNCES ML/G CHEDDAR CHEESE
mature, finely grated.
2 10
TEASPOONS ML CHIVE
fresh, chopped
2 10
TEASPOONS ML PARSLEY LEAVES
fresh, chopped
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML YOGURT, LOW-FAT
1
X BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

In a medium sized bowl mix together the soft cheese and garlic purée if using.

Add the cheddar cheese, chives, parsley and yogurt, beating together until combined.

Season with a little black pepper.

Use as a spread for bread, crisp breads or pitta bread or as a toast topping and grill until bubbling.

Keep covered in the fridge and use within 3 days.

It may be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 30g (1.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 89 72% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 17% Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
 

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