Make-ahead recipes are ideal for today's busy schedules. You can make this cheese spread a few days in advance and the flavors are still at their peak... just ready and waiting!

Makes 10 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 83
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g

Kalamata-Basil Cream Cheese Spread

• Low Calorie  • Low Carbohydrates

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) Neufchâtel cheese, 1/3 less fat than cream cheese, softened
20 pitted Kalamata olives, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Basil Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Oregano Leaves, Mediterranean
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Cover.

2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: To soften cream cheese, place 1 unwrapped package in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 15 seconds.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with assorted crackers, pita wedges or French bread slices. Or, use to stuff celery or serve on cucumber rounds.

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