Creamy Thyme Spread Recipes

THYME AND FIG GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use thyme, but this easy appetizer spread lets it shine. I usually garnish it with a sprig of thyme, slivered almonds and chopped figs. -Laura Cox, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Thyme and Fig Goat Cheese Spread image

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cheese, sour cream, honey and thyme until smooth; stir in figs and almonds. Sprinkle with additional thyme if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers, baguette slices or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Additional minced fresh thyme, optional
Assorted crackers, French bread baguette slices or assorted fresh vegetables

THYME AND HONEY RICOTTA SPREAD

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Thyme and Honey Ricotta Spread image

Steps:

Place the ricotta in a shallow serving dish. Gently warm the honey and thyme in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and the honey just begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. Pour over the ricotta. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Serve with crostini.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons whole fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon good-quality olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Crostini, for serving

CREAMY SANDWICH SPREAD

This is just like the famous sandwich spread in a jar.

Provided by BEARLYBARBIE

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 3

Creamy Sandwich Spread image

Steps:

Place the pickle relish into a colander set in the sink, and allow it to drain for about 30 minutes. Mix the drained relish, creamy salad dressing, and thousand island dressing in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Place into a 1-quart jar, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 131.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) jar sweet pickle relish
1 (16 ounce) jar creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
¼ cup thousand island salad dressing (such as Kraft®)

THYME AND GARLIC CHEESE DIP

Categories Condiment/Spread Garlic Appetizer No-Cook Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Fall Thyme Shavuot Sour Cream Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Thyme and Garlic Cheese Dip image

Steps:

Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until garlic is finely chopped, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Add cheese and sour cream; blend well. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer to serving bowl; chill 30 minutes. (Dip can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (packed) fresh thyme leaves
1/2 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 7 1/2-ounce package farmer cheese or one 8-ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream