Creamy Herb Dip

Desription
A perennial favorite with kids, this all-purpose dip can also be used as a sandwich spread.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
 * Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 07.14.07
 * Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes
 * Makes about ½ cup

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened (2 ounces)
 * 2 tablespoons buttermilk or low-fat milk
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
 * 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, or more to taste
 * pinch of sugar
 * ⅛ teaspoon salt
 * freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Place cream cheese in a small bowl and stir in buttermilk (or milk) until smooth.
 * 2) Mix in chives (or scallions), dill (or parsley), horseradish, sugar, salt and pepper.
 * 3) Make ahead tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutritional information
Per 1 tbsp serving:
 * 20 calories | 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono) | 5 mg cholesterol | 1 g carbohydrate | 1 g protein | 0 g fiber | 72 mg sodium | 18 mg potassium.
 * Exchanges: free food
 * Carbohydrate Servings: 0