Roasted Garlic Spread

Roasted Garlic Spread

Another great recipe from Lisa
1 large head garlic, unpeeled
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp minced fresh chives

Peel outer skin from garlic, leaving head intact. Place garlic in a small baking pan, drizzle with oil, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Remove aluminum cover and bake 8 to 10 additional minutes or until garlic is soft. Remove from oven, and let cool completely. Remove and discard papery skin from garlic. Scoop out garlic pulp with a small spoon into a bowl. In another mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and butter at high speed until light and fluffy. Add garlic and salt, beat until blended. Stir in chives with a spoon. Store spread in refrigerator. Serve over warm sliced French bread or with crackers. (I have served this with all kinds of crackers and that little sliced baguette bread. It is yummy!) Lisa B