Creamy Everything Bagel Cheese Spread (Cheaper and Better Than Store-Bought!)

 

I can be very dippy. By this, I mean that I am never without some kind of delicious dip in the fridge, ready for apples, crudités, crackers, and my absolute favorite these days: mini pretzels.  But can someone please explain why these fancy cheese spreads cost so much? I recently grabbed a container of Alouette Toasted Everything on sale… for five dollars. Five dollars! We’re talking cream cheese, a little sour cream, mayo, and some seasoning. In what universe is that worth five dollars?!  Five! Dollars!

Anyhoo… just like I’ve started baking my own bread (which, by the way, makes the most incredible dippers for this stuff), I’ve begun creating copycat versions of all my favorite cheese spreads. If you love the toasted everything flavor as much as I do, you’re going to want this recipe. It’s ridiculously simple, way more economical, and honestly tastes SO MUCH better. 

Alouette Toasted Everything Cheese Spread Copycat

1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature

¼ c. sour cream

¼ c. Duke’s mayonnaise

2 to 3 T. Everything bagel seasoning

Pinch McCormick Smoked Paprika & Garlic Seasonings

A few gratings of freshly ground black pepper

 

 Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a handheld mixer, beat it to within an inch of its life until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (it’s delightfully make-ahead!) so the flavors can meld and get even better.

 Serve with apples, veggies, crackers, pretzels, or — my personal favorite — slices of your homemade bread. Enjoy!

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