ROASTED GARLIC & TOMATO SPREAD

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A different kind of spread for garlic lovers.

Provided by Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole garlic bulbs (not the cloves)*
3 tsp olive oil, divided
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1 8-oz carton spreadable chive & onion cream cheese
1/4 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
*each bulb contains about 10 cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of bulbs; brush each with 1/2 tsp. oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy duty foil.
  • 2. Place wrapped garlic and tomatoes (unwrapped) in a foil-lined 9-in square baking pan. Brush tomatoes with remaining oil.
  • 3. Bake at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until garlic is softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • 4. Squeeze garlic into a small bowl. Drain any liquid from tomatoes; chop and add to garlic.
  • 5. Stir in the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and salt. Serve with your favorite crackers or snack breads.

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