Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Spread your bread with the earthy flavors of the Italian countryside. Cream cheese, garlic, artichoke hearts, olives, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and chives all converge to make a rich and colorful appetizer.

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/3 cup chopped black olives
8 green onions, chopped
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

1 In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichoke hearts and olives.
2 Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.
3 Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors; serve.