Irish-Style Green Herb Cheese Spread
A vibrant, herb-packed spread with fresh spinach and dill, served with crispy toasted baguette for a festive St. Patrick's Day appetizer. This Irish-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, blends cream cheese, fresh spinach, fresh chives into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 8, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 baguette
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spinach, 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1/2 lemon's juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth and well blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Step 3: Spread the mixture evenly onto a serving plate, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Slice 1 baguette into 1/4-inch thick pieces, arrange on a baking sheet, and toast in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Step 5: Serve the chilled herb cheese spread with the toasted baguette slices immediately.









