Chive and Onion Cream Cheese spread is a savory blend of creamy cheese, chives, onion powder and sour cream. This perfectly spreadable, ultra-light and fluffy cream cheese is perfect to slather on bagels, toast, sandwiches and more!
One of my favorite foods is dip – and this Chive and Onion Cream Cheese dip is the best! The tangy taste of the cream cheese, accentuated by a dollop of sour cream, alongside the fresh herbal flavor of chopped chives makes this spread immensely addicting!
It’s perfect for slathering on toast or bagels as a quick and easy breakfast or as a creamy element in your next charcuterie board. The uses of this delectable cheese spread are endless!
What To Eat With Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
This spread is so versatile that you can use it on almost anything! Here are a list of suggestions:
- Bagels: Spread it generously on toasted bagels for a classic breakfast
- Crackers: Serve it as a spread on crackers for a quick appetizer
- Sandwiches: Use it as a flavorful spread for sandwiches and wraps
- Vegetables: Dip fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers into it
- Stuffed Mushrooms: Fill mushroom caps with this dip and bake until golden brown for a flavorful appetizer
- Baked Potatoes: Top baked potatoes with a dollop of this creamy spread for a tasty twist on a classic dish
- Dip for Chips or Pretzels: Serve it as a dip for chips, pretzels, or breadsticks as a delicious snack option
- Burgers: Use it as a spread on burger buns for a delicious creamy taste
- Quesadillas: Spread it on tortillas before adding cheese, grilled chicken, and vegetables for a creamy and savory quesadilla filling
- Grilled Cheese: Use it as the spread in grilled cheese sandwiches for an extra boost of flavor
- Deviled Eggs: Mix with the egg yolks for a flavorful twist on classic deviled eggs
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese: Use the original version of this cream cheese
- Fresh Chives: Important to get that fresh chive flavor
- Sour Cream: The secret ingredient that adds a bit of tang to the spread
The Ingredients For This Creamy Spread
- 1 block Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Chives
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
The Equipment Needed
- Large Mixing Bowl
How To Make Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
First, leave your block of cream cheese on your counter to bring it up to room temperature (approx 30-45 mins).
Next, place your cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder and garlic salt in your mixing bowl and give it a good mix.
Lastly, add in your chives and give it one final mix to make sure everything is incorporated.
Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
How To Store Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
Stored well in an air tight container, this spread will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 block Philadelphia Cream Cheese, (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Chives, (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
Instructions
How To Make Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
- First, leave your block of cream cheese on your counter to bring it up to room temperature (approx 30-45 mins).
- Next, place your cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder and garlic salt in your mixing bowl and give it a good mix.
- Lastly, add in your chives and give it one final mix to make sure everything is incorporated.
- Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
Is chive and onion cream cheese good?
This is one of the best dips you could ever try! The tangy taste of the cream cheese, accentuated by the dollop of sour cream, alongside the fresh herbal flavor of chopped chives makes this spread immensely addicting!
How long does chive and onion cream cheese last?
Stored well in an air tight container, this chive and onion cream cheese will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
Paula
This homemade cream cheese spread was so good! I served it with fresh bread and pretzels and it was a huge hit.
Umamiology
Nice – glad you enjoyed it!
Bernice
Well I definitely have enough chives for this cheese spread… my garden is popping right now!! Thank you for this easy and super delicious recipe. I can’t wait to try it on fresh bagels.
veenaazmanov
Definitely flavorful, easy and perfect as a Dip or spread. Creamy and best for a party platter option too.
Colleen
This dip was a hit at a family gathering this weekend. Now I want to make deviled eggs with it as you suggest. Great simple recipe!
Megane
Absolutely perfect! This is exactly what I wanted for snacks this weekend and it is delicious!
Sean
This spread was a perfect substitute for my cream cheese when I had my gravlax. I added some capers with the chives.
Veronika
Chives cream cheese is always my spread of choice when I order a salmon bagel at my favorite spot so I had to give this a try! The addition of sour cream was delicious! This is gonna be a staple now!
Lauren
This cream cheese spread was so easy to make and tasted so much better than store bought. Using this recipe from now on!
Jamie
I made this to go with our bagels for breakfast and it’s even better than the cream cheese spread we get at the bakery! This is my favorite flavor for bagels and tastes great with lox. Thanks!
Hayley Dhanecha
We simply love this spread, homemade is always better! We used it for sandwich spread. Thanks for the recipe.
Juyali
This spread was a winner! I made it for a bagel board and it was a fantastic brunch. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Angela
I was looking for a chive spread recipe as we grow our own and this cream cheese spread was perfect. We paired it with some crusty bread and cured meats and it was fabulous. Will be making this again. Thanks.
Charah
Very easy and delicious. I’ll surely make this in the weekend. Thanks for sharing!
suja md
This looks amazing and such a treat! Thank you!
Tayler
I served this spread at our Memorial Day picnic over the weekend and everyone loved it! A great party spread
Heather
The Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread Recipe is fantastic! Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for spreading on bagels or crackers. Thank you!
Radha
I love cream cheese dips and this one sounds perfect and could be used in many ways. Thanks for sharing.
Andrea
This easy to make and fabulous flavored cream cheese spread will be a huge hit in my house. It’s great as an appetizer or snack.
Stephanie
Yummy! This dip recipe was so quick to put together with just a few ingredients. We’ve used it a few times – as a veggie dip, with chips and I also spread it on hamburgers.
suja md
Outstanding recipe thanks so much! tasted so much good!
kushi
Love the combination of flavors in this spread. Thanks for sharing.