Garlicky Cream Cheese Dip
Dips and Spreads Recipes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings (1 cup)
Our tester served this at a small gathering and received rave reviews. If you're watching fat intake, try substituting a reduced-fat cream cheese in place of the regular cream cheese and skim milk in place of the half-and-half, and serve with raw vegetables rather than crackers.
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
- 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
In a food processor or by hand with a fork, beat the garlic, cream cheese, and half-and-half until smooth. Fold in 1 tablespoon of the chives, mixing gently. Spoon into a bowl or crock and garnish with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon chives. Chill for 2 hours before serving with an assortment of crackers and sliced fresh vegetables.
Reviews by Readers
Very easy to prepare and more economical to make then purchasing the small prepared tubs of it at your supermarket, especially since I grow my own chives and always have fresh garlic on hand. It definately is "garlicky", hopefully you don't prepare for a first date:) I was out of milk and used evaporated milk instead; works just as well. I think the next time I prepare this, I might only use 2 cloves of garlic and perhaps a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of black pepper in its place. – Anonymous Review
On way to make this one even better: Add: one bunch green onions (chopped), one jar Dried Beef (chopped). Can't get any better than this! – Anonymous Review
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