Garlic Cream Cheese Spread (Printable)

Whipped cream cheese infused with sweet roasted garlic, ideal for spreading on bread and crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Garlic

03 - 1 large head garlic

→ Seasonings & Add-ins

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Roasting Garlic

07 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil.
03 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until cloves are soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
04 - Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
05 - Add softened cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Whip with a hand mixer or vigorously by hand until smooth, light, and fluffy.
06 - Fold in chives. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
07 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Features the sweet, nutty flavor of slow-roasted garlic.
  • Incredibly light and fluffy texture from whipping the cream cheese and sour cream.
  • Versatile enough to be used as a dip, a sandwich spread, or a bagel topping.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
02 -
  • Ensure the garlic is fully cooled before squeezing it from the skins to avoid burns.
  • Chilling the spread for at least 30 minutes is highly recommended to let the roasted garlic flavor infuse properly.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the spread fresh.
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