Name: Chimichurri Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 ounce container whipped cream cheese; 5-6 garlic cloves, roasted and divided; 1/2 cup parsley, stems removed; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper

Chimichurri cream cheese spread has a delicious nutty roasted garlic flavor and is perfect for entertaining or a poolside picnic.

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This is especially true for me on weekends. In fact, the less cooking the better.

When the weather is hot, I love two things. Spending time by the pool and not having to cook. This chimichurri spread is the answer to my dreams.

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I love eating this chimichurri cream cheese spread as a snack or as part of a poolside picnic. The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice, giving it a little kick you will love.

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Making the chimichurri cream cheese spread

I roasted my own garlic using my recipe on how to roast garlic, however, feel free to buy a jar of roasted garlic to make the recipe that much easier. I just love the smell of roasting my own.

The recipe is simple.

Chimichurri Cream Cheese Spread

Chimichurri cream cheese spread has a delicious nutty roasted garlic flavor and is perfect for entertaining or a poolside picnic.

15 minPrep Time

15 minTotal Time

Author:

Rachel Willis

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Ingredients

8 ounce container whipped cream cheese
5-6 garlic cloves, roasted and divided
1/2 cup parsley, stems removed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper

Instructions

For the spread

Place cream cheese and half of the roasted garlic cloves in a small bowl
Add a dash of salt and pepper
Mix until combined
Cover with plastic wrap and set aside

For Chimichurri

In a chopper or food processor, combine parsley, olive oil, the remaining roasted garlic, red pepper flakes and a few dashes of salt and pepper
Pulse until the mixture resembles a paste; set aside

Putting it together