Roasted Garlic and Sundried Tomato Spread
Roasted Garlic and Sundried Tomato Spread is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with a combination of roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, cream cheese, and a few other ingredients that come together to create a flavorful and creamy spread.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 head of garlic
- 1/2 cup of sundried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 8 oz of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place it on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle the garlic with olive oil and wrap it up in the foil. Roast the garlic in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until it is soft and fragrant.
While the garlic is roasting, drain the sundried tomatoes and chop them into small pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and sundried tomatoes. Mix everything together until it is well combined.
Once the garlic is done roasting, let it cool for a few minutes before squeezing the cloves out of the head and adding them to the mixing bowl. Mix everything together until the garlic is well incorporated.
Season the spread with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the Roasted Garlic and Sundried Tomato Spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
This dish is a perfect appetizer for any occasion, and it is sure to impress your guests. The combination of roasted garlic and sundried tomatoes creates a rich and savory flavor that is balanced out by the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. The spread has a creamy texture that is perfect for dipping, and the chopped basil adds a fresh and herbaceous note.
Type of dish: Appetizer spread
Main ingredients: Roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, cream cheese