Appetizers and Snacks

Baked Herb Cheese Spread

Danielle Vachow
Busha’s Brae Herb Farm

Suttons Bay, MI

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Baking Time: 30 minutes

Cooling Time: 1 hour

Makes 24 small wedges

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup sour cream

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (5 tsp. dried): choose one, or any combination of, thyme, oregano, rosemary, dill, tarragon, basil, parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ tsp. coarsely ground pepper

1. Beat together cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add sour cream and mustard.

2. Fold in herbs, garlic, and pepper.

3. Spread mixture into greased 2–2½ cup mold or two 8”-springform pans.

4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until center is firm.

5. Cool. Unmold onto serving dish. Cut each round into 12 pie-shaped wedges.

6. Garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers. Serve with whole wheat or wafer crackers.