Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread (A 5-Minute Fridge Staple)

Some of the best recipes aren’t full meals—they’re the little things that make everyday meals so much better.

This creamy sun-dried tomato spread comes together in just 5 minutes with a handful of ingredients and is perfect for keeping in the fridge. It’s rich, savory, and incredibly versatile, making sandwiches, wraps, crackers, and snack plates instantly more delicious.

If you love easy meal prep, this is one fridge staple you’ll want to make again and again.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 5 minutes
• Only a few simple ingredients
• Perfect for meal prep
• Great for sandwiches, wraps, and crackers
• Keeps well in the fridge

A Fridge Staple You’ll Use All Week

This spread is one of those recipes that’s worth making even if you don’t have a specific meal planned.

Having it ready in the fridge makes assembling lunch incredibly easy.

Use it:

• On sandwiches
• In wraps
• As a dip for crackers
• With fresh vegetables
• On toast
• As part of a snack board

Easy Variations

Customize the spread by adding:

• Fresh basil
• Chili flakes
• Parmesan
• Roasted red peppers
• Fresh herbs
• Black pepper

Meal Prep Tip

Store the spread in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

It’s perfect for quick breakfasts, work lunches, or last-minute snacks when you need something flavorful without any cooking.

Pair It With…

This creamy spread pairs beautifully with many of the recipes on the blog, including:

• Fresh vegetable wraps
• Roasted red peppers in olive oil
• Baked potatoes
• Grain bowls
• Crackers and veggie snack boxes

Keeping a few homemade fridge staples on hand makes putting together meals faster, easier, and much more delicious.

This Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread is proof that the simplest recipes are often the most useful. Creamy, flavorful, and ready in just five minutes, it’s a little recipe that will make all your lunches better.

Chickpeas, please!

Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

A 5-Minute Fridge Staple

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Lunch

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 package cream cheese 200 g / 7 oz
• 100 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil about 3.5 oz
• 1 garlic clove
• salt to taste
• optional: a little oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for an even richer more flavorful spread

Method

 

1. Add the cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a pinch of salt to a food processor or blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. If you’d like a richer consistency and a stronger sun-dried tomato flavor, blend in a little of the oil from the tomato jar.
4. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.