Homemade Boursin Cheese

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A soft, creamy cheese for dip or spread – serve with vegetables & crackers, add into salads, pastas, chicken recipes or even bake with it. This herb-filled, flavourful cheese teams with most things.
16 serves

Ingredients
500g cream cheese room temperature (can be non-fat cream cheese)
250g butter unsalted, room temperature
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 Tab Parmesan cheese grated (try yeast flakes instead)
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried chives
½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley

1.  In the bowl of a mixer combine cream cheese & butter, mix well.
2.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Season to taste.
3.  Store refrigerated in an airtight container just large enough to hold the cheese. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
4.  Serve room temperature as a dip, or add to favourite savoury recipes.  Enjoy!

NOTES:  This can be frozen after making or keep in fridge a week to week and a half.
Use with Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast