Zabar's Cream Cheese Spread

Source: New York Cookbook by Molly O'Neal

1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
Pinch of salt
Pinch of garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped scallion

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl and stir until well mixed and smooth. Stir in the scallions.

Serve on crackers or toasted bagel rounds.

Makes about 4 cups.