This scallion cream cheese is the perfect way to top bagels, crackers, toast and more. Infused with fresh, vibrant green onions, it’s a deliciously savory addition to your breakfast or lunch!
Spread scallion cream cheese onto your favorite wraps, add it to a salad, or scoop a little into your favorite soup. It makes an excellent appetizer, too – just top our favorite homemade crostini.
Cream cheese is such a wonderful addition to your breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it’s packed with protein!
We’ve found a few ways to spice up your basic cream cheese toppings, and we’ve created an array of cream cheese flavors you’re going to love. Check out this savory garlic and herb cream cheese, or this delightful strawberry cream cheese for something on the sweeter side!
They are perfect for entertaining, but easy enough to whip up any morning of the week. Your family will thank you!
Scallion Cream Cheese
Scallion cream cheese is zesty, vibrant and bold. I know you’re going to love it!
Why You’ll Love It
Ingredients and Substititions
See printable recipe card for complete ingredients and instructions.
- Cream Cheese – Full fat is always the best flavor, but you can use your favorite type of cream cheese. Learn how to soften cream cheese here!
- Scallions – Also called green onions, these are long, slender alliums that are available in the produce section of your grocery store. A little milder than a traditional onion, they also have the prettiest green color! You can sub with chives, if you don’t have any scallions on hand.
Variations
- Not a fan of cream cheese? Try with ricotta instead – check out our whipped ricotta.
- Sub with another fresh green herb, like rosemary, thyme, or basil. Check out our garlic and herb cream cheese for more inspiration!
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of seasonings like garlic powder or onion powder.
- Add cracks of sea salt and pepper for an added layer of texture and flavor!
How to Make
- In a mixer, blender or food processor, whip cream cheese until smooth.
- Chop scallions.
- Add chopped scallions, and whip for another minute until complete.
Tips
- Scallions – Substitute with dried green onions if you prefer.
- Mix By Hand – If you don’t have access to a mixer or food processor, use a tub of whipped cream cheese. Because it’s softer and has more air already, it will be significantly easier to mix.
Serving Suggestions
- Use it as a low carb dip – serve with carrot sticks, celery, and sliced peppers.
- Add to a Burger bar
- Make stuffed dates with bacon or prosciutto.
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Top crostini for a simple appetizer!
- Blend it into mashed potatoes or twice baked potatoes
- Add a little to your deviled eggs
How to Store
- Room Temperature – Leave this scallion cream cheese out for up to two hours safely while serving.
- Refrigerate – Store in an airtight container up to a week.
- Freezer – This cream cheese can be frozen for up to three months, but it won’t be as creamy when it defrosts, so we don’t recommend it.
Curious about freezing your cream cheese recipes? Read more in Can you Freeze Cream Cheese to learn all about what works and what doesn’t!
More Inspiration
Scallion Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
Instructions
- In a mixer, blender or food processor, whip cream cheese until smooth.
- Add scallions, and whip for another minute until complete.
Julie’s Tips
- Scallions – Substitute with dried green onions if you prefer.
- Mix By Hand – If you don’t have access to a mixer or food processor, use a tub of whipped cream cheese. Because it’s softer and has more air already, it will be significantly easier to mix.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
