Need a creamy garlic herb spread without paying premium prices for a tiny tub? This copycat Rondele Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread gives you a generous 12-ounce batch with the same soft, fluffy texture and that mellow garlic-herb flavor that disappears fast once the crackers come out.
Rondele Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread is one of our favorites. It's wonderful spread on crackers, celery, bread, cucumber slices and more. We even add it to deviled eggs! Unfortunately, it comes in fairly small containers, which don't last long when you have a bigger family.
The key is simple: use whipped cream cheese and mix gently so it stays light instead of turning dense. Chill it overnight and the flavor settles in beautifully, which is a polite way of saying it tastes much better after a little patience.
🧄 Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients for this spread, which is part of its charm. Dry herbs work better here than fresh because they keep the texture thick and fluffy instead of adding extra moisture.
- 1 12-ounce tub Philadelphia whipped cream cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
If you want the closest store-bought clone, stick with whipped cream cheese rather than block cream cheese. The whipped base is already light and airy, so you do not have to beat it half to death trying to get the same texture.
🥣 How to Make Copycat Rondele Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread
Mix the seasonings in two additions so they distribute evenly without deflating the cream cheese.
- Place half of the whipped cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and onion powder evenly over the top.
- Whip briefly, just until the seasonings are incorporated.
- Add the remaining whipped cream cheese and whip again briefly, only until smooth and combined.
- Transfer the spread to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor before serving.
If you overmix it, the spread can lose some of that fluffy body. Short bursts are enough. You are combining, not training for a mixer endurance contest.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Mince the garlic very fine so you get garlic flavor throughout the spread instead of little sharp bites.
- Use dry Italian seasoning for the best texture and a closer match to the original flavor profile.
- Chill overnight if possible. The garlic softens, the herbs bloom, and the whole spread tastes more balanced by the next day.
- Keep it covered tightly so it does not pick up refrigerator odors. Cream cheese is talented that way, and not in a good sense.
🔄 Easy Variations
This spread is excellent as written, but you can nudge the texture a little depending on how you plan to serve it.
- For a looser dip: stir in 2 tablespoons milk.
- For a Boursin-style option: try this Copycat Boursin Cheese Spread Mix for a slightly different herb profile.
- For homemade whipped cream cheese: whip 12 ounces softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons milk until light and fluffy.
🥒 Serving Ideas
Spread it on crackers, celery, sliced cucumber, or soft bread for an easy snack tray. It is also excellent tucked into sandwiches, smeared on bagels, or spooned into deviled eggs for a quick flavor upgrade.
If you are building a snack board, pair it with crisp vegetables and mild crackers so the garlic-herb flavor stays front and center. For more fun clone-style ideas, browse these copycat and clone recipes.
🧊 Storage and Shelf Life
Store the cheese spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator. A conservative estimate is to use it within 1 week for best quality and freshness once mixed. Keep it cold, use a clean utensil every time, and do not leave it sitting out for long during serving.
For the dry seasonings in your pantry, herb blends keep their best flavor for about 6 months in a cool, dark cupboard, while ground spices last longer. That is one reason dry herbs work so well here. They add flavor without watering down the spread, and proper airtight storage helps preserve that flavor, as outlined in Virginia Cooperative Extension food storage guidelines.
Freezing is possible, but the texture may turn grainy after thawing. If you do freeze it, use it in cooked dishes or as a spread where perfect fluffiness is not critical.
💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Copycat Rondele Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread
Ingredient |
Walmart Item |
Pkg Price |
Amount Used |
Cost Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tub Philadelphia whipped cream cheese |
$3.98 |
1 12- ounce |
$7.96 |
|
Finely minced fresh garlic |
$0.68 |
1 1/2 t. ≈ 1 count ≈ 0.021 cup(s) |
$0.10 |
|
Italian seasoning |
$1.24 |
3/4 t. |
$0.04 |
|
Salt |
$0.62 |
3/8 t. |
$0.01 |
|
Onion powder |
$1.24 |
1/8 t. |
$0.01 |
💸 |
Cost |
|---|---|
🧾 Total Batch Cost |
$8.12 |
👨👩👧👦 Cost Per Serving |
$0.68 |
📅 Walmart prices last verified August 26, 2026. Prices may vary by location and are subject to change. Learn how to calculate the cost of a recipe on your own!
🛒 Walmart Grocery List
- Whipped Cream Cheese, 12 oz
- Fresh Garlic Bulb, 1 each
- Italian Seasoning, 0.95 oz
- Table Salt, 26 oz
- Onion Powder, 2.62 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions about Copycat Rondele Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread
You can, but the texture will be denser unless you whip it first. For the closest match, beat 12 ounces softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons milk until it turns light and fluffy, then fold in the seasonings briefly so it stays airy.
Dry herbs work better here because they add flavor without extra moisture. Fresh herbs can water down the spread and shorten its best-quality window, while dried herbs keep the texture thicker and closer to the store-bought version.
Overnight is best, but even 4 hours helps. That rest gives the garlic and herbs time to soften into the cream cheese so the flavor tastes blended instead of sharp and patchy.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of milk for a looser, scoopable texture. Add it a tablespoon at a time and stop as soon as it reaches the consistency you want, because cream cheese can go from fluffy to runny faster than you’d think.
Mix it only until the seasonings disappear into the cheese. Overbeating knocks out the air in whipped cream cheese, which leaves you with a heavier texture and a spread that feels more pasty than fluffy.
Crackers, celery, cucumber slices, and bread are the easy winners. It also works well as a sandwich spread or stirred into deviled egg filling when you want garlic-herb flavor without adding a pile of extra ingredients.
Absolutely. Double every ingredient evenly and mix in batches if your bowl is small so the seasonings distribute well without overworking the cream cheese. Make it a day ahead if you can, because a larger batch still benefits from that overnight chill.
You want tiny pieces, not obvious chunks. If the garlic looks coarse, run your knife through it again or mash it into a paste with a little of the salt so it spreads through the cheese instead of hitting you in random spicy pockets.
You can, but the texture may separate or turn grainy after thawing. If you freeze it, pack it tightly, thaw it in the refrigerator, and expect it to work better as a cooked ingredient or casual snack spread than a perfect party-platter centerpiece.
It makes about 12 ounces of spread, which is roughly 1 1/2 cups. If you serve about 2 tablespoons per person, that gives you an estimated 12 servings, enough for a small snack board or one family that knows where the cracker box lives.
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Copycat Rondele Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 1 12- ounce tub Philadelphia whipped cream cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅜ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Equipment
Instructions
- Place half of the whipped cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and onion powder over the top.
- Whip briefly just until the seasonings are incorporated.
- Add the remaining whipped cream cheese and whip again briefly until smooth and combined.
- Transfer the spread to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate overnight for best flavor before serving.
Recipe Size Alteration
💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.
Notes
A 2-tablespoon serving yields about 12 servings.
Prep time is an editorial estimate based on mincing, mixing, and transferring the spread.
For a dip-like texture, stir in 2 tablespoons milk.
For homemade whipped cream cheese, whip 12 ounces softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons milk until light and fluffy.
Store tightly covered in the refrigerator and use within 1 week for best quality.
