Philadelphia Cream Cheese Guacamole – a great twist on a favorite classic

While at BlogHer Food, I had a chance to meet the Kraft brand team, who shared their collection of Philadelphia cream cheese recipes, Spread a Little Joy: A Collection of Simple and Delicious Philadelphia Recipes to Inspire and Enjoy.

Having grown up in Pittsburgh, since childhood I’ve felt a close affiliation to Philly cream cheese, a family staple on Sunday bagels and a featured ingredient in many family recipes dating back to the 1970s.

I always associated Philadelphia Cream Cheese with all-time baking classics, and found myself intrigued by this recipe for add a bit of smoothness to your guacamole.

Creamy Philadelphia Cream Cheese Guacamole

Ingredients:

• 2 fully ripe avocados
• ¼ cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese spread
• ¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Mash avocados in a medium bowl.
2. Add in remaining ingredients and mix well.

I added in some extra lime juice for tartness, and got a nice variation for game time snacking!

Stacy DeBroff is CEO of Mom Central and Mom Central Consulting.

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Disclosure: I received a review copy of Spread a Little Joy: A Collection of Simple and Delicious Philadelphia Recipes to Inspire and Enjoy.

Anne-Marie Nichols