Savory Garlic Cheese Spread |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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One day, I was in the process of roasting garlic when unexpected company arrived. Having little food in the house, I grabbed the roasted garlic and some cream cheese to create a delicious dip in a dash!Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho Ingredients:
2 whole garlic bulbs |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives |
2 tablespoons water |
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes |
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
assorted fresh vegetables |
Directions:
1. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Squeeze softened garlic into pan; stir in the juices, chives, water, lemon peel, parsley, rosemary and salt; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a food processor. Add cream cheese; cover and process until blended. Serve with vegetables. Yield: 2 cups.
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