Garlic Basil Spread Recipes

GARLIC SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese and butter, mixing until well blended. Add parsley, onion and garlic and mix well.
• Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours. The mixture becomes more flavorful the longer it chills.

GARLICKY BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• separate and peel cloves of garlic.
• In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 1 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic).
• In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Stir in basil.

GARLIC BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine basil leaves, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender. Pulse 3 to 4 times. Slowly pour in canola oil and olive oil and blend until thick and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add additional oil if needed to make the spread smoother.

SMOKEY WHITE BEAN SPREAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the beans, chopped onion, 2/3 cup bean liquid, garlic, lemon juice, salt, smoke flavoring and pepper. Process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the work bowl and adding additional bean liquid if the mixture seems too thick. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the basil and sage. Adjust the seasoning. The spread can be used immediately or covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Return it to room temperature before serving.

BASIL GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, parsley, basil and garlic. Cover and microwave until butter is melted. Stir in cheese., Cut the bread in half lengthwise; place cut side down on an uncovered grill over medium heat for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Brush cut side with the butter mixture. Grill or broil 1-2 minutes longer.

ROASTED GARLIC BASIL PASTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub garlic heads with olive oil, and wrap with aluminum foil. Bake until garlic cloves are very tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes. Allow heads to cool, then squeeze softened garlic from cloves into a bowl; there should be 1 cup.
• Using a mortar and pestle (do not use a food processor), mash basil with 1/2 teaspoon salt until it is a paste. Add roasted garlic one tablespoon at a time, and mash until fully blended. Season with lemon juice, and add more salt if desired. Spread on grilled meats or fish, or use as a sandwich spread.

BASIL GARLIC SPREAD

Steps:

• In food processor, and garlic, basil and green onion; process until finely chopped. Add cheeses. Pulse until blended but still chucky, chill before serving.

GARLIC-HERB BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, feta cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Toast bagels if desired; top with spread.