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Savory Garlic Cheese Spread

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

16 ServingsPrep: 45 min.

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

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.
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

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Savory Garlic Cheese Spread (continued)

Directions (continued)

process until blended. Serve with vegetables. Yield: 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without vegetables) equals 136 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.