Two Ways to Serve: Creamy Spread or Classic Cheese Ball
Serves: 8–10 | Published: July 15, 2025
This versatile, flavor-packed recipe is perfect for crackers, sandwiches, or your next party platter. Made with just three simple ingredients and your favorite Lesley Elizabeth seasoning blend, it can be served as a thick, creamy spread—or shaped into a cheese ball for a festive appetizer. It's quick to make, easy to customize, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients:
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8 oz block of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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¼ cup milk or Greek yogurt
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2–3 tablespoons Lesley Elizabeth seasoning blend (add more to taste)
Optional Flavor Add-Ins:
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Fresh herbs or chopped green onions
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A handful of shredded cheese for extra richness
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Crushed red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and milk or Greek yogurt until smooth.
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Stir in seasoning blend and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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For a spreadable texture, refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled.
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To make a cheese ball: Form the mixture into a round ball and roll in chopped nuts, shredded cheese, or herbs. Chill until firm.
Serving Ideas:
Spread this savory mix on crackers, bagels, or sandwiches, or shape it into a cheese ball to serve with a platter of dippables at your next gathering. It’s rich, creamy, and bursting with bold flavor.
Try this recipe with any of our customer favorites: Chipotle, Lemony Dill, Jalapeno Cilantro, Everything Bagel, Garden Veg, Shallots Scallions & Leeks, Oh So Garlic, or Wicked Good Garlic Chive.