Olive and Garlic Soft Cheese Spread with Whole-Grain Baguette

By á-2044

Ingredients

• 1 cup large olives with pimiento
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
• 1 sliced whole-grain baguette
• Parmesan pita crisps, store-bought
• 1 celery heart, cut into sticks

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 425 degrees F.

Place olives in food processor and grate in garlic, add cream cheese and ricotta cheese. Pulse the cheese and olives into a fairly smooth spread. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with hazelnuts. Toast the bread on a baking sheet 5 to 10 minutes to lightly crisp. Surround the spread with bread, pita crisps and celery.