Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

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.

• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 green onions, chopped
• ⅓ cup chopped black olives
• 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichoke hearts and olives.

Step 2

Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.

Step 3

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors; serve.