SAVORY GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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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 zest
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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. 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 until softened, 30-35 minutes. 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 process until blended. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.