Serves: 5
Total Calories: 180

* See note below.
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 tablespoon parsley minced fresh
1 tablespoon green onion minced or chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme dried, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Paprika or sprig of fresh thyme

* Perfect to make as a last-minute gift or for your holiday entertaining. The creamy herb spread is delicious with fresh fruits and vegetables or wheat crackers. In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese and milk until smooth and fluffy. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, green onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper until well blended. Spoon into a small crock or a container with a tight-fitting lid. Sprinkle with paprika or garnish with sprig of thyme, then refrigerate. Allow at least 1 hour for flavor to develop.

Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 1 month.

For a hostess gift, pack mixture into a crock and arrange in a basket or on a tray with a cheese knife, small butter spreaders, party napkins, your favorite crackers or fresh fruit.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 158

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