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Herbed Boursin Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbsp fresh or frozen minced chives
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp thyme
cayenne pepper, to taste
coarsely ground black pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Put softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Cook garlic cloves in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain then cool for 5 minutes and put through garlic press. Add minced garlic to cheese. Add parsley, chives, basil, thyme and cayenne and blend well. Let stand for 1 hour to allow ingredients to mellow. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Shape into a ball (or not!) and roll in coarsely ground black pepper. Serve with assorted crackers.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is faux boursin cheese. My friend, Anne Graham, used to make this for us when I visited in D.C. I loved it on melba toast.

 

 

 

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