Herbed Cheese Appetizer
A simple yet flavor-packed herbed cheese appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
- ½ cup Fresh Herbs (parsley, chives, basil)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
- Fresh Basil Leaves (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Crusty Bread Slices, Crackers, or Pita Chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything. Soften cream cheese as needed.
- Mix it up in a bowl—combine cream cheese and fresh herbs until creamy.
- Add the diced tomatoes, folding gently so they remain intact.
- Season to perfection with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Taste test and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve and enjoy by transferring to a bowl and garnishing with basil. Arrange serving options around it.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable based on seasonal ingredients and pantry availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese appetizer, herbed cheese, party snacks, quick appetizers, vegetarian