ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD

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Yield 1-1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut off top of garlic, leaving head intact. Place garlic in small baking pan; drizzle with oil. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until garlic is soft. Remove from oven, and let cool completely. Remove and discard outermost layers of papery skin from garlic. Scoop out soft pulp with a small spoon; set pulp aside. Beat cream cheese and butter at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add garlic pulp and salt; beat until blended. Stir in chives. Store spread in refrigerator up to two weeks. Serve spread over warm slices of French bread.

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