Cream cheese and chive cracker bites
Cream cheese and chive cracker bites are a popular, easy-to-make appetizer or snack, typically consisting of a creamy spread of cream cheese, fresh chives, and sometimes other seasonings, served on or sandwiched between crisp crackers. This dish is a staple of casual entertaining and quick snacks in Western cuisine, particularly in North America and the UK.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is high in fat and carbohydrates, with the cream cheese providing a significant source of saturated fat and calories, while the crackers contribute refined carbs. A typical serving provides a good amount of calcium and some protein, but is generally energy-dense with a moderate calorie count.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Selenium | 6 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Per 6 cracker bites (approximately 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents the classic 'party food' or 'tea time' snack, valued for its simplicity and crowd-pleasing flavor. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a high-fat, high-calorie appetizer that can be easily modified with whole-grain crackers or reduced-fat cheese for a slightly healthier profile.
