Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

A delicious appetizer that can be served at a fancy cocktail party or at poker night. Serve with crackers or toasted French bread slices.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 365 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20.8 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg
Fat: 27.4 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Protein: 11.4 g
Sodium: 1092 mg