Spread

A spread is a food that is spreadable, typically with a knife, onto food such as bread. Common spreads include butter, margarine, jam, and cheese.

The history of spreads dates back to ancient times, when people would spread oils and fats on breads and other foods. In the Middle Ages, honey and other sweeteners were used as spreads. By the early modern period, butter had become the most common spread.

In the 19th century, new spreads were invented, such as peanut butter and cream cheese. Today, there are many different types of spreads available, made from a variety of ingredients.

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Recipes

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Smoky Eggplant Spread

  • pita
  • salt
  • mint
  • parsley
  • cumin seed
  • paprika
  • lemon juice
  • tahini paste
  • cayenne pepper
  • olive oil
  • eggplant
  • garlic
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Creamy Salmon Spread

  • cream cheese
  • butter
  • mustard
  • horseradish
  • salmon
  • thyme
  • mayonnaise
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • lemon juice
  • cracker
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Herbed Smoked Trout Spread

  • chive
  • tarragon
  • lemon zest
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • crème fraîche
  • mascarpone cheese
  • smoked trout
  • crostini
  • cayenne pepper
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Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Crepes

  • confectioners sugar
  • butter
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • milk chocolate
  • salt
  • powdered sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • banana
  • egg
  • hazelnut
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Roast Beef Sandwich Spread

  • roast beef
  • pickle juice
  • bread
  • onion
  • onion powder
  • bread
  • mayonnaise
  • celery
  • onion
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • lettuce
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Tuna Sandwich Spread

  • worcestershire sauce
  • cucumber
  • lemon juice
  • tuna
  • celery
  • chili sauce
  • mayonnaise
  • lettuce
  • bread
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Herby White Bean Spread

  • tahini
  • garlic
  • water
  • cannellini bean
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • herb
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • feta
  • edamame
  • herb
  • black pepper
  • lundberg brown rice stacker
  • carrot
  • radish
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IPA and Cheddar Spread

  • cracker
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • worcestershire sauce
  • pecan
  • ipa craft beer
  • cumin
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • jalapeño
  • bacon
  • cream cheese
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Eggplant Spread

  • salt
  • cilantro
  • black onion seed
  • cayenne pepper
  • turmeric
  • flat bread
  • coriander
  • fennel seed
  • ginger
  • eggplant
  • tomato
  • canola oil
  • garlic
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Spicy Carrot Spread

  • water
  • paprika
  • carrot
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • ginger
  • salt
  • garlic
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
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Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Artichoke Spread

  • mushroom soup reduced condensed cream
  • water artichoke heart
  • sour cream
  • soy sauce
  • lemon zest
  • garlic
  • pesto
  • white wine
  • hot pepper sauce
  • mozzarella cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • spinach
  • shallot
  • sweet red pepper
  • cracker
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Smoked Bluefish Spread

  • smoked bluefish
  • cream cheese
  • lemon juice
  • dill
  • sour cream
  • lemon zest
  • horseradish
  • caper
  • onion
  • cracker
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Charred Eggplant Spread

  • cracker
  • salt
  • parsley
  • lemon juice
  • eggplant
  • basil
  • cilantro
  • red wine vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • pepper
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Triple Sunflower Spread with Crudités Vinaigrette

  • spread
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sunflower seed
  • honey
  • onion powder
  • serrano chile
  • onion
  • sunflower oil
  • lemon juice
  • hot hungarian paprika
  • garlic
  • sunchoke
  • Vegetables
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • tomato
  • lemon juice
  • red wine vinegar
  • light brown sugar
  • oregano
  • sunflower oil

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
olive oil
black pepper
lemon juice
onion
mayonnaise
cream cheese
parsley
eggplant
butter
cayenne pepper
bell pepper
red wine vinegar
sour cream
cheddar cheese
lemon zest
cracker
thyme
chive
sugar
horseradish
cumin
onion powder
heavy cream
water
ginger
bread
cilantro
tomato
paprika
greek yogurt
walnut
parmesan cheese
apple
lemon
cinnamon
all purpose flour
egg
hazelnut
cucumber
shallot
carrot
pepper
mint
tahini paste
dill
white wine
garlic powder
bacon
hot sauce
pimiento
sesame seed
tahini
white pepper
peanut butter
honey
balsamic vinegar
kalamata olife
tarragon
zucchini
chickpea
nutmeg
blue cheese
cocoa powder
milk
vanilla extract
vegetable oil
banana
celery
lettuce
worcestershire sauce
canola oil
caper
goat cheese
herb
feta
light brown sugar
turmeric
pita bread
coriander
green coloring
tabasco sauce
oil
sunflower oil
pita
cumin seed
beet
hot paprika
margarine
skinned
marjoram
leaf lard
almond
almond extract
raspberry
bittersweet chocolate
chicken
salt herb
mustard
salmon
peanut
mirin
orange zest
white
crème fraîche
mascarpone cheese
smoked trout
crostini
everything flavor flat bread
grape tomato
red pepper
rosemary
celery salt
sweet hungarian paprika
hot
caraway
brie cheese
camembert
clove
confectioners sugar
milk chocolate
powdered sugar
roast beef
pickle juice
tuna
chili sauce
baking soda
buttermilk
maple syrup
baking powder
coconut sugar
pumpkin
older child
pomegranate seed
artichoke heart
yogurt
vegetable stock
pretzel
stone mustard
melting cheese
caraway seed
anchovy
cannellini bean
edamame
lundberg brown rice stacker
radish
sweet smoked paprika
ancho chile
pita chip
greek feta
port wine
salt cod
bay leaf
half
russet potato
pickled pearl onion
ham
quartirolo cheese
tomato paste
grapeseed oil
flatbread cracker
smoked mozzarella
tomato pesto
cauliflower
piloncillo cone
chevre goat cheese temp
chipotles en adobo
keebler town house original cracker
pecan
ipa craft beer
lime juice
jalapeño
green onion
chicken breast
block cream cheese
cream
dark chocolate
red chile
napa cabbage kimchi
gochujang
black onion seed
flat bread
fennel seed
chervil
fromage blanc
white wine vinegar
tomato sauce
avocado
red pepper flake
cherry tomato
brown sugar
mushroom soup reduced condensed cream
water artichoke heart
soy sauce
pesto
hot pepper sauce
mozzarella cheese
spinach
sweet red pepper
smoked bluefish
valrhona ivoire white chocolate
basil
sunflower seed
serrano chile
oregano
hot hungarian paprika
sunchoke

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • salt

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 35%
  • garlic 22%
  • olive oil 20%

Common Ingredients

  • black pepper 14%
  • lemon juice 13%

Usual Ingredients

  • onion 10%
  • butter 8%
  • mayonnaise 8%
  • cheddar cheese 6%
  • cream cheese 6%
  • eggplant 6%
  • lemon zest 6%
  • parsley 6%
  • sugar 6%
  • thyme 6%