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Ingredients
- 8 oz = 230 g full-fat cream cheese without food additives
- 1 1/2 teaspoons organic onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch organic cayenne
- (unrefined sea salt to taste)Directions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 6g | |
| Calories 20 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 15% |
| Total Fat 0.39g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 92mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.32g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.54g | 1% |
| Protein 0.73g | 1% |
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