Herbed Cheese Spread

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Herbed Cheese Spread

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Appetizers Cheese

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces feta cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 clove garlic
fresh chives -- cut in 3" pieces
fresh basil leaves -- chopped
fresh parsley -- chopped
fresh thyme -- chopped
fresh dill weed -- chopped (optional)

Crumble feta cheese into bowl of food processor with chopping blade=
intact. Mash garlic clove with flat edge of knife or in garlic press and=
add to processor bowl. Add herbs, with chives snipped into 3 inch pieces.=
No quantities are given for fresh herbs because they should be added=
according to individual taste. To substitute dried herbs, start with=
approximately 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1 tablespoon each of chives and parsley,=
and 1/4 teaspoon each thyme and dill. Add more of any herb, if you wish.=
Process just until herbs are chopped. Add cream cheese and sour cream.=
Process until desired consistency, adding more sour cream for a softer=
spread. Makes about one pint.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with crackers.

NOTES : Excellent for stuffing raw vegetables (celery, cherry tomatoes,=
pepper wedges) for a quick hors d'oeuvre.