Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Recipe

This chive and onion cream cheese is perfectly spreadable and can be double-whipped to make it ultra-light and fluffy. It’s perfect spread on a toasted bagel. My favorite is my version of a Tasty Turkey Bagel!

About this Recipe

I prefer a savory breakfast, and this stuff spread on a freshly toasted bagel is one of my favorites! It’s also amazing to use as the base for loaded veggie sandwiches. Yum! 

It only needs 5 simple ingredients and a few minutes to make. It remains perfectly spreadable even after refrigeration. It’s perfect spread on a toasted bagel. It also makes a creamy and flavorful spread for veggie sandwiches, crackers, and appetizers. 

Ingredients

• Regular, full-fat cream cheese makes a rich and creamy spread. You can use reduced fat, but it won’t be as creamy. I prefer using Philadelphia or Tillamook cream cheese.
• Heavy cream helps make the whipped cream cheese light and spreadable. If you don’t have heavy cream, use milk, half & half, sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt. 
• Dried minced onions for concentrated onion flavor that doesn’t get soggy.
• Use fresh chives if you have them. They’re easy to grow in a garden or in pots! Use freeze-dried chives if you can’t find fresh ones.
• A pinch of salt makes those flavors pop!

Variations

Try these variations to switch up the flavor.

• Bacon, Chive, and Onion Cream Cheese: Add 1/4 cup chopped crispy bacon.
• Everything Chive & Onion Cream Cheese: Add 1 tablespoon everything but the bagel seasoning, then sprinkle with extra for serving.
• Extra Herby Spread: Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill and 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.
• Vegan and Dairy-free Chive and Onion Spread: Use a vegan cream cheese substitute and your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk.

How to Make Chive & Onion Cream Cheese

Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, dried onion, and salt to a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix it on high until light and fluffy.

Now, add the chives and mix until they’re incorporated. You can stop here if you’d like. This is a wonderful chive and onion cream cheese. Go ahead and refrigerate it until you’re ready to eat. It gets better as it sits!

Optional: Fluffy Double Whipped Chive and Onion Cream Cheese

If you want to make double-whipped chive and onion cream cheese, cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Now, remove the chilled spread from the fridge and use your hand mixer to whip it again. Don’t let it soften!

That’s it. Double-whipped cream cheese is airy, fluffy, and light.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. A pint jar or a pint deli container works great.

I do not recommend freezing this cream cheese; the texture will change after thawing.

How to Use Chive and Onion Cream Cheese

This delicious spread is a versatile way to add flavor! Try it in place of plain cream cheese in your favorite savory recipes that call for cream cheese. Here are my favorite ways to enjoy it.

Spread it on Bagels

• Spread it on toasted New York Style Bagels and enjoy.
• Serve it with a toasted bagel, lox or smoked salmon, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and capers for a classic deli-style spread.

Add Flavor to Sandwiches

• Make a Tasty Turkey Bagel Sandwich.
• Spread it on Loaded Veggie Sandwiches.
• Add a schmear to a breakfast sandwich with eggs and your favorite breakfast meat.

Make Snacks and Appetizers

• Spread it on Homemade Crostini.
• Make Smoked Salmon Canapés.
• Use it in place of plain cream cheese in jalapeno poppers.
• Use it as a dip for chips or crackers, or bagel chips.
• Serve it with cut veggies like cucumbers, carrots, and sweet mini peppers.

More Ways to Use it

• Add a dollop to mashed potatoes to make them extra creamy and delicious.
• Make stuffed chicken breast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s your favorite way to eat chive & onion cream cheese? Let me know in the comments!

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A fluffy chive and onion cream cheese spread that’s perfect for bagels and crackers. Quick, easy, and made with wholesome, simple ingredients.

• Author: Mandi
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Plus 1 hour to soften the cream cheese:
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: about 1.25 cups 1x
• Category: Spread
• Method: Whip
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 8 ounces of cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons chives (fresh or freeze-dried)

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Instructions

1. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, dried minced onion, and salt to a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer with the beater attachments to whip the mixture on high until smooth and fluffy. Then, add the chives and mix them in.
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

For double whipped cream cheese: Refrigerate the prepared chive and onion cream cheese for at least 1 hour. Then, use a stand mixer to beat the chive and onion cream cheese on high heat until fluffy.

Storage: Store in a sealed container for up to a week in the fridge. A pint jar or a pint deli container works great.

Variations:

• Bacon, Chive, and Onion Cream Cheese: Add 1/4 cup chopped crispy bacon.
• Everything Chive & Onion Cream Cheese: Add 1 tablespoon everything but the bagel seasoning and sprinkle with extra for serving.
• Extra Herby Spread: Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill and 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.
• Vegan and Dairy-free Chive and Onion Spread: Use a vegan cream cheese substitute and your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
• Calories: 83
• Sugar: 0.9 g
• Sodium: 100.5 mg
• Fat: 8.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 1.4 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Protein: 1.5 g
• Cholesterol: 23.7 mg