HERBED FETA SPREAD

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Provided by Sharon Whitley

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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6 oz crumbled feta, room temperature
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced and rubbed into a paste
1/4 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Combine feta, cream cheese and mayonnaise in medium-size bowl. Blend with a mixer until thoroughly combined. To make the garlic paste, place your minced garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt. using the flat of your knife, rub the garlic into the cutting board until it forms a smooth paste. this step ensures the garlic is distributed evenly in the spread.
2. Add garlic paste, herbs, and pepper to the feta mixture. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings to your taste. Serve at room temperature with an assortment of vegetables or crackers, pita chips, sliced baguette, as you desire. The spread can be kept in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in plastic, for up to a week.