Tomato-Basil Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Tomato-Basil Cream Cheese Spread

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 1 1/2 cups
• Nutritional Information Per Portion
  • Portion Size: 1 of 6 servings
  • Calories: 185
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbs: 13 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugars: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 38 mg
  • Salt Content: 195 mg
• Prep Duration: 5 minutes
• Hands-On Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, brought to room temperature
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh Thai basil (fresh sweet basil works as an alternative if Thai basil is unavailable)
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Toasted bagels, to accompany

Instructions

1. Whip up this irresistible Tomato-Basil Cream Cheese Spread in moments! Transfer the room-temperature cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant basil to a food processor. Blend until irresistibly smooth and fully combined, bursting with vibrant flavors. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, then pulse three times for perfection. Serve with warm toasted bagels for a gourmet treat that wows. Pro tip: Make it up to 24 hours aheadyour taste buds will thank you!