Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip is for Snack.

Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip takes several minutes to cook.

Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip are:

As I am restricting carbohydrates in my diet, I use the full-fat versions of these cheeses, but if you are not watching carbs, you may like to use the low-fat versions

Cream Cheese - 225gm / 8 oz

Cheddar Cheese - 1 cup, grated.

Then select your favourite seasoning - I used a pre-made garlic and herb seasoning mix. If you are watching your carbs, be aware that most 'shaker' seasonings are made with a rice flour base or similar. A teaspoon is a good amount to start with.

You could also use fresh herbs in this recipe, but I would not recommend adding freshly crushed garlic to your cream cheese.


Optional inclusions:

Roasted capsicum (bell peppers), diced finely

Toasted walnuts, crushed or finely chopped

Here is how you make Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip:

Place cheeses and seasoning in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste-test to check amount of seasoning - you may wish to add more if you are using a subtler spice than garlic.Transfer to bowl and add any optional ingredients. Mix well.Cover and place in refrigerator for a couple of hours to let the ingredients settle and flavour to develop.Serve in a dipping bowl surrounded by chopped vegetables, or fill celery sticks with dip. To add a touch of class, sprinkle the top of the dip with toasted walnuts and add a sprig of parsley. Enjoy!Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JEZWYN.

The nutritional information for Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 1,175.9

• Total Fat: 101.4 g
• Cholesterol: 358.7 mg
• Sodium: 1,446.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
• Protein: 44.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Tasty Garlic and Herb Dip is Low Carb