Light Herbed Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until very smooth.

2. 2

   Add the cream cheese and blend briefly to combine.

3. 3

   Transfer to a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Mix in the chives, parmesan cheese, garlic, marjoram, basil, pepper and 3 tablespoons of the parsley.

5. 5

   Place in a small decorative bowl and sprinle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.