Ingredients
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (amount approximate)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives (optional; amount to taste)
How to Make
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Step 1: Note- If using salted butter, lower amount of salt used or omit.
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Step 2: Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Step 3: Cut off top third of garlic head without peeling away papery skin.
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Step 4: Drizzle top of garlic with olive oil until it is saturated.
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Step 5: Place garlic cut side down in a ovenproof ramekin dish or baking pan.
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Step 6: Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until soft and tender.
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Step 7: 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).
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Step 8: Add softened cream cheese, butter, salt, and pepper to mini-processor and pulse until creamy and smooth.
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Step 9: Place in a serving/storage dish and blend in snipped chives (if using).
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Step 10: Serve softened spread with assorted crackers.
Tips & Variations
- Makes 1 cup.
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