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2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp dillseeds
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red, green or yellow pepper...or a mixture of the 3
Combine first 6 ingredients; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in sweet pepper. Spoon into crocks or airtight containers; refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Directions for gift card: Store cheese spread in refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with bagel chips or crackers.