Bleu Cheese Spread

Creamy, tangy, and effortlessly delicious, this Bleu Cheese Spread is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. Featuring a luscious blend of rich bleu cheese, smooth cream cheese, and a hint of unsalted butter, this spread is elevated with fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic powder for depth of flavor. Perfectly versatile, it can be thinned with milk to your desired consistency and pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty bread, or crisp vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead spread is ideal for entertaining or as a savory addition to your snack board. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days for easy, crowd-pleasing enjoyment.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 oz bleu cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp milk

Directions

Step 1

Bring the cream cheese, butter, and bleu cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the bleu cheese, cream cheese, and butter using a fork or hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper to the bowl and mix to combine.

Step 4

If the mixture feels too thick, gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, and stir until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley finely and fold it into the spread for a burst of herbal freshness.

Step 6

Transfer the bleu cheese spread to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables, or refrigerate the spread in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	450.5 grams (450.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1630

Total Fat 159.40g	204%
Saturated Fat 95.40g	477%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 441mg	147%
Sodium 2037mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 19.60g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0.60g	2%
Total Sugars 11.00g
Protein 40.20g	80%

Vitamin D 14IU	68%
Calcium 884mg	68%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 746mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.7%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 4.7%