Monday, May 23, 2011

Warm Herb Cheese Spread

3-8 ounce packages of cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup of milk

1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon of dried basil

1/2 teaspoon of dried marjoram

1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat just

until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk, lemon juice, the gar lic powder, and also the dried herbs.

Spoon into a 9 -inch quiche dish or pie plate, cover and bake for 15 minutes or until hot.

Serve warm with some other crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables. Refrigerate any

leftovers.

Note:

For really flavor 1 1/2 cups of chopped cooked shrimp can be added combined with the dried

herbs.

To get ready this spread inside microwave simple mix the ingredients as as listed above and

spoon right into a 9 -inch glass pie plate and cook on 50% power for 5 to 6 minutes or until hot.

Stir before serving.