Cream cheese is a versatile base that can be combined with a variety of herbs and spices. To make it more filling, you can add ham, canned tuna, or smoked salmon and pair it with bagels. The great thing is that these spreads can be made quickly using pantry ingredients, and each recipe takes only a few minutes to complete.
Tomato Basil
yields
2 servings
total time
less than 5 mins
equipment
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ingredients
- 4 Tbsp plain cream cheese, spread or whipped
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp sun-dried tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
directions
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes. Add to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix until a uniform, smooth consistency is achieved.
Jalapeno Tuna
yields
2 servings
total time
less than 5 mins
equipment
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ingredients
- 4 Tbsp plain cream cheese, spread or whipped
- 2 Tbsp canned tuna, flaked
- 1-2 Tbsp pickled jalapeños (adjust to your spice level preference)
- ½ tsp whole grain dijon mustard
- ½ tsp onion powder
directions
In a bowl, finely chop the pickled jalapenos with shears. Drain the tuna and add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Flake the tuna and mix until a uniform, smooth consistency is reached.
Honey Wasabi
yields
2 servings
total time
less than 5 mins
equipment
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ingredients
- 4 Tbsp plain cream cheese, spread or whipped
- ¼ tsp wasabi paste
- ½ tsp honey
- Everything bagel seasoning or furikake
- Smoked salmon slices for topping
directions
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix until a uniform, smooth consistency is reached. Cut the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and arrange over the cream cheese mixture.
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