Herb Yogurt Cheese

Ingredients

2 cups Low Fat Yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper

Preparation

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Stir all ingredients together gently in a small bowl until blended. Line a sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth or paper towels. Place sieve over a bowl, allowing at least 2 inches between bottom of sieve and bottom of bowl. Spoon yogurt mixture into sieve and place bowl with sieve in refrigerator. Let yogurt mixture drain in refrigerator about 4 hours for soft cheese or 8 hours for firmer cheese. Yogurt can be stored covered up to 2 weeks. Serve instead of sour cream on baked potatoes or as a spread on crackers.
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Makes about 1 cup of cheese. 42 calories per 2 tablespoons.

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Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 12:01am

Creator:

Anonymous

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