Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
• 2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Recipe

• 1 set out cream cheese until softened.
• 2 heat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 3 place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
• 4 bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
• 5 (stir them once or twice during baking) combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• 6 add and stir in the walnuts.
• 7 cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.