2002 Roasted Garlic Appetizers

By boandozzy

One serving (2 appetizers) equals 154 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Roasted Garlic Appetizers in Light & Tasty October/November 2001, p55

Ingredients

• 24 very thin slices white bread
• Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
• 6 to 8 unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons minced chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh parsley sprigs

Details

Servings 12
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut each slice of bread with a 2-in. round cookie cutter. Spritz one side of each bread round with butter-flavored spray; press spritzed side up into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden.

Place garlic cloves on a piece of aluminum foil. Pour oil over garlic; fold foil around garlic and seal tightly. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until garlic is very soft. When garlic is cool, remove from skins and mash.

In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, chives and salt until smooth. Add garlic; beat until combined. Mound rounded teaspoonfuls of cream cheese mixture into each bread cup. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 12 servings.