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Herb "Butter" Spread

This is delicious on small rounds of toasted bread or on crackers.4 ounces nonfat cream cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons basil, chopped
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dill or thyme (or other fresh herb), chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon dry zesty Italian dressing mix
Dash of lemon juiceCombine all ingredients In a food processor or blender. Pur?e until smooth.Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 days. The spread will firm up as it cools. One teaspoon is only 14 calories!

Corned Beef Pate
Corned Beef Pate1 (12 ounce) can corned beef (not chilled)1 large roll Oscar Meyer braunschweiger3 tablespoons instant onion1/2 cup real mayonnaise (not salad dressing) 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustardFlake corned beef with a fork. Combine with (Upload by user)

Catfish Pate
Catfish Pate16 ounces smoked catfish8 ounces softened cream cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onionJuice of 1 lemon1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceSmoke the catfish in a Cajun cooker with hickory sticks and charcoal for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Mix ingredients in a large bo (Upload by user)

Cranberry Appetizer Spread
Cranberry Appetizer Spread1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup apricot preserves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted 8 ounces cream cheeseIn saucepan over medium heat bring the water and su (Upload by user)

Caviar Cream
Caviar Cream12 ounces cream cheese, well softened4 ounces red caviar2 1/2 tablespoons grated onionSaltWhite pepperIn a bowl, combine cream cheese, red caviar, grated onion, salt and white pepper to taste. Force the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl, an (Upload by user)

Shrimp Mousse Spread
Shrimp Mousse Spread1 can tomato soup 2 medium scallions, finely chopped 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatine 1 pound shrimp, cooked and chopped 8 ounces cream cheese1 celery stalk, finely chopped1/4 cup water 1 cup real mayonnaiseDissolve tomato soup an (Upload by user)

Cream Cheese and Shrimp Spread
Cream Cheese and Shrimp Spread1 (12 ounce) package frozen shrimp3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 small bottle stuffed green olives, chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons onion juice (pur?e)Dash of cayenne pepperDash of Tabasco� sauceSalt, (Upload by user)

Cream Cheese with Chutney
Cream Cheese with Chutney8 ounces cream cheeseChutneyUnwrap cream cheese (at room temperature). Pour chutney over cream cheese and serve with crackers.uVariations/uInstead of chutney, use jalape?o jelly or Pickapeppa sauce, or spread on 1 can of drained shrimp a (Upload by user)

Decorative Cheese Mold
Decorative Cheese Mold1 pound cream cheese, softened1 pound sharp cheese, gratedGarlic salt, to taste6 drops Tabasco� sauce1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceSalt, to tasteBeat ingredients together until smooth. Spoon into 4 cup mold and chill. Freeze and remove fr (Upload by user)

Faux Chopped Liver
Faux Chopped Liver1/2 cup lentils1 (1.5 ounce) packet MBT vegetable broth or any type    of dehydrated vegetable broth mix, such as Knorr1 large onion, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup walnuts, chopped in food processorWhites of 2 hardboiled eggsS (Upload by user)

Four-Cheese Pate
Four Cheese Pate24 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 cup chopped pecans4 ounces Brie or Camembert, rind removed, softened1 cup shredded Swiss cheese4 ounces crumbled blue cheese2 cups pecan halvesRed and gr (Upload by user)
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Pimento Cheese Spread
Pimento Cheese Spread1 small can evaporated milk1/2 pound cheese, shredded1 small jar pimentos, mashed1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon granulated sugar1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaisePlace milk in top of a double boiler. Just as the water in the bottom of the boiler (Upload by user)
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Roasted Vegetable Spread
Roasted Vegetable SpreadSource: Stella D`Oro1 small head garlic2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium red onion, cut into  1/2 inch slices2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided1/2 pound ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices1/2 small eggplant, pee (Upload by user)
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Spirited Spread
Spirited Spread1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese1 cup crushed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans or mixed)1/2 cup flavored liqueur (apricot, peach, Kahl?a, etc.)Using a fork, poke holes in cream cheese. Pour liqueur over cheese, allowing it to penetrate into cheese. Allow to soak (Upload by user)
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Braunschweiger mold
Braunschweiger Mold1 (16 ounce) roll Oscar Meyer braunschweiger1/2 cup chili sauce1 tablespoon horseradishNOTE: Use only Oscar Meyer braunschweiger.Mix well and pack into a decorative dish. Cream together a small amount of mayonnaise and 6 ounces of cream cheese and (Upload by user)
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Vermont Cranberry Spread
Vermont Cranberry SpreadFrom the kitchen of Laura King16 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup Craisins Sweetened Dried Cranberries2/3 cup maple syrup1/2 cup chopped pecansCombine ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until smooth, using an electric mixer. Refrigerat (Upload by user)
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Buttery Blue Cheese Spread with Walnuts
Buttery Blue Cheese Spread with WalnutsSource: Southern Living online December 200024 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup diced walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup cream sherry (option (Upload by user)
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