Best Russian Garlic Cheese Spread Recipes

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RUSSIAN GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

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• I put my carrots through the food processor, but you can use a hand grater also.
• stir the carrots and cheese together.
• add the pressed garlic.
• add Mayo until it is spreading consistancy, it's not a dip so you don't want it to get too soupy. I put it in strong ziplock bags, or tupperware over night then serve it on crackers, Clubs are good or a Whole Grain type, or Rye -- Personally, I used the 10 cloves of garlic. I like it strong. but you can work your way up. I have no idea how long it will keep, we tend to inhale it in a few days.

ROASTED GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

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• Note- If using salted butter, lower amount of salt used or omit.
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Cut off top third of garlic head without peeling away papery skin.
• Drizzle top of garlic with olive oil until it is saturated.
• Place garlic cut side down in a ovenproof ramekin dish or baking pan.
• Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until soft and tender.
• When slightly cooled, squeeze out roasted garlic cloves and place in a mini-food processor (or may place in a bowl to whisk by hand).
• Add softened cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper to mini-processor and pulse until creamy and smooth.
• Place in a serving/storage dish and blend in snipped chives (if using).
• Serve softened spread with assorted crackers.

RUSSIAN CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise and garlic. Chill until serving.