1 cup dairy sour cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup blue cheese (or blue cheese crumbles)
2 tablespoons fresh chives or scallions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano)
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before using.

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese using a hand mixer until soft. Add sour cream, blue cheese, and remaining ingredients, mixing well.

Cover and refrigerate one hour before serving.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve accompanied by tortilla chips, celery sticks and cucumber strips, lemon and tomato wedges and a small bowl of hot sauce. Sprinkle vegetables with celery or sea salt and pepper.

Submitted by: CM