Roasted Garlic Cheese Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 whole head of garlic
1 tbsp olive oil (amount approximate)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives (optional; amount to taste)

Directions:

Note- If using salted butter, lower amount of salt used or omit.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Cut off top third of garlic head without peeling away papery skin.
Drizzle top of garlic with olive oil until it is saturated.
Place garlic cut side down in a ovenproof ramekin dish or baking pan.
Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until soft and tender.
When slightly cooled, squeeze out roasted garlic cloves and place in a mini-food processor (or may place in a bowl to whisk by hand).
Add softened cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper to mini-processor and pulse until creamy and smooth.
Place in a serving/storage dish and blend in snipped chives (if using).
Serve softened spread with assorted crackers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158.38 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.41g	27%
Cholesterol	38.3mg	13%
Sodium	315.15mg	13%
Potassium	18.16mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.62g	0%
Sugars	0.22g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	0.63g	1%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	12.5mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	599.51 Kcal (2510 kJ)
Calories from fat	593.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.91g	27%
Cholesterol	144.97mg	13%
Sodium	1192.91mg	13%
Potassium	68.75mg	0%
Total Carbs	2.36g	0%
Sugars	0.84g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	0%
Protein	2.37g	1%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	47.4mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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