ROASTED GARLIC & TOMATO SPREAD RECIPE

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2 whole garlic bulbs
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 3 plum tomatoes, quartered
• 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Crackers or snack breads

Preparation

Step 1

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush each with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan. Brush tomatoes with remaining oil.
Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until garlic is softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes; squeeze garlic into a small bowl. Drain any liquid from tomatoes; chop and add to garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and salt. Serve with your favorite crackers or snack breads. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.