BASIL & WALNUT CHEESE SPREAD

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Make and share this Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Steps:

  • Set out cream cheese until softened.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
  • (Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add and stir in the walnuts.
  • Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.

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