Italian Cream Cheese Spread Recipe
Were you looking for a great Italian Cream Cheese Spread recipe? This Italian Cream Cheese Spread is a suitable Low Fat dish for all. Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. If you have a lot of Cheese on hand then Italian Cream Cheese Spread is the recipe you should opt for. Once you try out this Italian Cream Cheese Spread recipe, don't forget to inform me what you think about it .
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 cup nonfat or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
Directions
1. Place the water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the tomatoes, cover, and remove from the heat. Set aside for at least 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
2. Combine the cream cheese, olives, scallions, and basil in a medium-sized bowl, and stir to mix well. Stir in the tomatoes. Transfer the spread to a serving dish, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Stir before serving with Pita Chips, Garlic and Herb Bagel Chips or wedges of Italian or sourdough bread.
2. Combine the cream cheese, olives, scallions, and basil in a medium-sized bowl, and stir to mix well. Stir in the tomatoes. Transfer the spread to a serving dish, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Stir before serving with Pita Chips, Garlic and Herb Bagel Chips or wedges of Italian or sourdough bread.
