Walnut-Cheese Spread
Submitted by drb
Creamy cheese spread with toasted walnuts, lemon, and green onion. A 5-minute appetizer perfect with pumpernickel or whole wheat crackers for effortless entertaining.
YIELD
3 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
0 minREADY
5 minThis simple spread whips softened cream cheese with chopped walnuts and bright lemon juice for a party appetizer that tastes homemade but requires almost no effort.
Green onions add a mild bite while garlic powder rounds out the flavors.
Serve it in a small crock with dark bread and watch it disappear.
Variations
- Toast the walnuts first for deeper, nuttier flavor
- Swap walnuts for pecans or toasted almonds for different profiles
- Add a pinch of fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra brightness
Ingredients
Directions
In small bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth; stir in walnuts, lemon juice, green onions and garlic powder.
Serve with whole wheat or pumpernickel party bread.
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