Herb Butter Cheese Spread Recipe

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Looking for a quick and easy gourmet, artisan herb butter cheese spread recipe? This garlicky, savory herb butter makes an unbelievable topper for grilled steaks, crusty bread, toasted bagels, crispy crackers, and more!

Serve this creamy flavor-packed spread at your next gathering or gift this spread with a lovely loaf of bread. Just make sure to save some for yourself! Your family and friends will request it again and again. Everyone will want to know where you bought it! Wink, wink! It does taste a lot like Boursin Cheese.

Related: This herb butter recipe would be an amazing addition to your butter board. Need a sweet dip for your party spread? Try my sin-sational chocolate cheesecake dip and my fall-inspired pumpkin pie cheesecake dip.

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Who loves it when the artisan gourmet recipe you want to try requires ingredients you can’t find locally? Anybody? Well, you will LOVE it that this upscale spread has super easy ingredients that can be found at a dollar store, local grocery store, or possibly already in your house!

Herb Butter Cheese Spread INGREDIENTS

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You will need to make this recipe

• cream cheese
• butter
• Hidden Valley Ranch Salad dressing mix (Find at Amazon https://amzn.to/3Ed0P36)
• grated parmesan cheese

For rolling logs:

• Finely diced herbs, parsley or chives (see next section for more ideas)
• Crushed pepper
• Grated parmesan cheese

SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS

This recipe has many variations based on the flavors your guests like! If your group loves the taste of garlic, you could mince and mash a couple of garlic cloves or add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to the cream cheese spread. Don’t forget to add a dash or two of salt!

Do you grow your favorite herbs and want to use them for this herb cheese spread? Have some dried herbs you are dying to use? Go for it and try some basil, dill, oregano, tarragon or thyme to customize your dish! And don’t forget the lemon zest for a zip of bright flavor!

Not a fan of cream cheese? Why not use cheddar gruyere or another cheddar cheese of your choice? You may want to use your hand mixer and a large mixing bowl for this variation to combine the butter and cheese.

HOW TO MAKE Herb Butter Cheese Spread Recipe

1. Mix room temperature cream cheese, softened butter, Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix, and grated parmesan cheese together. You can use a fork, wooden spoon, silicone or rubber spatula to mix.
2. Form into two (or 3) logs, Divide herb cheese butter and place onto a piece of plastic wrap. You want it to be in one line, about 4-5 inches long and 2 inches across.
3. Wrap and roll the plastic wrap around the butter, forming it into a log.
4. Chill until solid, about one hour.
5. Roll logs in freshly crushed pepper, fresh herbs, or grated parmesan cheese. Place logs on a serving board with sliced bread, crackers, or pretzels.

Serving and Storage

As an appetizer, serve in a small bowl or on a board, surrounded by small toasts or crackers.

Can you imagine how delicious this room temperature butter will taste on toasted bagels or dinner rolls?

Use thin slices to top a sizzling steak as it rests before serving.

Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer. Store in parchment or wax paper, tightly sealed, and then in a freezer bag or airtight container to retain freshness.

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Herbed Butter Cheese Spread Recipe

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword butter, spread

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cool 1 hour

Servings 24

Calories 51 kcal

Author Cindy Hopper

Ingredients

• 2 – 8 ounce pkg of cream cheese softened
• ½ cup butter softened
• 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Salad dressing mix
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

For Rolling Logs

• Finely diced herbs parsley and or chives
• Crushed pepper

Instructions

1. Mix cream cheese, butter, Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, and parmesan together.

2. Form into two (or 3) logs, Divide herb cheese butter and place onto a piece of plastic wrap. You want it to be in one line, about 4-5 inches long and 2 inches across.

3. Wrap and roll the plastic wrap around the butter, forming it into a log.

4. Chill until solid.
5. Roll one log in freshly crushed pepper or fresh herbs. Place on board with sliced bread, crackers, and pretzels.

Nutrition Facts

Herbed Butter Cheese Spread Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 12mg4%

Sodium 135mg6%

Potassium 36mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 133IU3%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 0.03mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to reading your comments below after you create your version of this amazingly easy herb butter cheese spread! Let me know how you served or gifted it!