Savory Garlic Cheese Spread

• 2 whole garlic bulbs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• Assorted fresh vegetables

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Squeeze softened garlic into pan; stir in the juices, chives, water, lemon peel, parsley, rosemary and salt; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a food processor. Add cream cheese; cover and process until blended. Serve with vegetables.

garlic, olive oil, butter, apple juice, lemon juice, fresh chives, water, lemon zest, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, salt, cream cheese, fresh vegetables

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/savory-garlic-cheese-spread/ (may not work)