Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread

Name: Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar); 2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

5 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Directions

1

Set out cream cheese until softened.
2

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
3

Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
4

Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
5

(Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
6

Add and stir in the walnuts.
7

Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.