Italian Cheese Spread

Prep: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy Italian cheese spread with rich flavors of Cheddar and Italian dressing, perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack with crackers or bread.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 0.7 oz. envelope Italian-style dressing mix
  • 4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Beat the cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy.
  2. Add sour cream and Italian-style dressing mix, beating until blended.
  3. Reserve 1 tablespoon of Cheddar cheese.
  4. Stir the remaining Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spoon the mixture into a bowl.
  6. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  7. Sprinkle with the reserved Cheddar cheese before serving.
  8. Serve with crackers or party rye bread.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

193 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 15.5g 20% DV
Carbs 5.6g 2% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 307.5mg 13% DV
Potassium 79.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 49.5mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 178mcg 20% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 226.5mg 17% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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