Savories
Herbed Cheese
Instead of purchasing expensive
Makes about 2 cups
8ounces cream cheese (may use regular or lowfat)
5ounces chèvre or other goat cheese (soft type, not aged)
1clove garlic, peeled and minced
1tablespoon finely minced shallot or green onion
1tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1teaspoon herbs de Provence
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
dash hot sauce such as Tabasco®, to taste
Place all ingredients except hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 for
1 minute, then increase speed to Speed 5 to whip for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add hot sauce to taste, whip on Speed 5 for 30 seconds longer. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, pita or bagel chips. It also makes a good topping for a baked potato.
Nutritional information per serving
(2 tablespoons, made with lowfat cream cheese):
Calories 58 (69% from fat) • carb. 1g
•pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 9mg
•sod. 156mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 0g
Roasted Red Pepper and
Serve this dip with crackers, bagel chips or pita chips. Or, try it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping
for baked potatoes.
Makes 2 cups
8ounces cream cheese (lowfat or
regular), cut into 8 pieces
1⁄2 cup sour cream (lowfat or regular)
1roasted red pepper, cut into
1⁄3 cup chopped
1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1clove garlic, chopped
1⁄2 teaspoon basil
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 until well blended and smooth, 2 minutes. Mix on Speed 5 to lighten, 1 minute. Transfer to a reseal- able container and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Nutritional information per serving
(2 tablespoons, made with lowfat products):
Calories 54 (52% from fat) • carb. 4g
•pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg
•sod. 111mg • calc. 43mg • fiber 0g
Caramelized Onion Dip
Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.
Makes 31⁄2 cups
4tablespoons unsalted butter
2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2cups finely chopped onions
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8ounces lowfat cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into
3⁄4 cup lowfat sour cream
1⁄2 cup lowfat mayonnaise
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet using medium heat. Add onions, cayenne, salt and pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook on
Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 1 for 1 minute, then Speed
3 for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add half the cooled onions, and mix on Speed 5 for 1 minute. Add remaining onions and mix on Speed 1 until blended. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup): Calories 131 (72% from fat) • carb. 6g
•pro. 3g • fat 11g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 21mg
•sod. 308mg • calc. 53mg • fiber 1g
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