Olive Herb Cheese Spread Recipes

GARLIC-HERB CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients in a medium glass bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving.

ROASTED GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 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.

OLIVE-PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese until almost starting to get fluffy.
• Combine all ingredients, except olive juice and lemon juice.
• Refrigerate, covered, overnight for flavors to develop and blend.
• Adjust texture and flavor with reserved olive juice and lemon juice.
• Serve with crackers or Melba toast, or use to stuff celery or on other raw veggies.

HERBED CHEVRE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients well, and serve either packed into a bowl and drizzled with olive oil, or formed into a ball and rolled into chopped toasted walnuts or almonds.

I LOVE OLIVES AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix well and chill for a minimum of 2 hours (overnight is best).
• Serve with crackers or crispinis -- OR --
• Use it as a spread on cold-cut or deli sandwiches.

HERB CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl add butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. Add the garlic and herbs and mix together well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator and allow to chill.;