Roasted Garlic And Three Cheese Spread Recipes

ROASTED ELEPHANT GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Trim root end from garlic cloves and remove skin. Place cloves on a large square of aluminum foil. Place thyme sprigs among the garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a packet and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until garlic is soft and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard thyme and let garlic cool.
• Place cream cheese into a medium bowl. Add garlic on top and mash cloves with a fork. Season with additional salt and cracked black pepper to taste, and stir mixture until evenly combined. Alternately, you may use a small food processor for a smoother consistency.

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.

ROASTED GARLIC AND THREE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut off top of garlic bulb to expose cloves. Spray garlic lightly with cooking spray and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake at 400°F until very tender about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Cool slightly and gently press cloves to remove from skins. Mash cloves with fork.
• Mix cheeses, garlic, and white pepper in medium bowl, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time. Add just enough milk to make desired spred consistency.
• Refrigerate a minimum 3 to 24 hours. Best if chilled 24 hours.
• Spoon into serving bowl and serve with veggie and croustades or Wheat Thins.

ROASTED GARLIC AND GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat olive oil, garlic and olives for approximately 30 minutes over very low heat. Do not allow to boil. Garlic should become very soft.
• Roll the goat cheese in pepper so it is completely covered.
• Place cheese roll standing up in a shallow bowl, surround with olive oil, garlic and olive mixture. Garnish with rosemary leaves.
• Serve with sourdough bread.

ROASTED GARLIC CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Squeeze cloves of roasted garlic out and place it in a food processor with the softened cheese.
• Pulse until smooth and creamy.

ROASTED GARLIC AND THREE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut off top of garlic bulb to expose cloves. Spray lightly with cooking spray and wrap in aluminum foil; bake at 400 degrees until very tender, about 35-40 minutes.
• Cool; gently press cloves to remove from skins. Mash cloves with a fork.
• Mix cheeses, garlic and white pepper in a medium bowl, adding enough milk to make desired spread consistency. Refrigerate 2-3 hours for flavors to blend.