Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens - June 1997
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 c dry white wine
1/2 c dried tomatoes -- snipped
1 8oz pkg cream cheese -- softened
1/3 c snipped fresh basil
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Baguette-style French Bread slices -- toasted
fresh basil -- optional

In a medium skillet cook garlic in oil till light brown. Add wine and
dried tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove
from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid. Meanwhile, in a
food processor bowl or blender container combine cream cheese, snipped
basil and Parmesan cheese. Cover and process or blend till smooth. Add
tomato mixture; process until almost smooth. Transfer to serving bowl.
Cover and chill 4-24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes
before serving. Serve with toasted baguette slices. Garnish with fresh
basil, if desired.

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