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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) real butter, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese (low fat is fine, avoid fat free), at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- zest from one large lime
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (more to taste, if desired)
- 1-2 teaspoons finely minced jalapeno
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 59g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 310 | |
| Calories from Fat 296 | 95% |
| Total Fat 33.58g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 21.16g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium 61mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 1.77g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.17g | 1% |
| Protein 1.83g | 3% |
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