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Spread: Herbed Avocado-Cheese Spread




Source of Recipe


Southern Living, January 2004






List of Ingredients



• 3 large avocados, peeled and seeded
  
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 3 cloves garlic
  
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
  
• 1/2 cup loosely packed 1-inch-long fresh chive strips
  
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and cubed
  






Instructions



1. Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor 1 minute, or until avocado is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add cream cheese, and process 1 minute or until well blended. Cover and chill until firm.
   
   Serve spread with assorted crackers or toasted baguette slices.
   
   Makes about 3 cups.