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Thyme and Garlic Cheese Dip

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This herbed cheese dip has almost nothing else in it to mask the thyme flavor. Serve with crackers, lightly toasted pita bread, and raw vegetable sticks.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (packed) fresh thyme leaves
1/2 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 7 1/2-ounce package farmer cheese or one 8-ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

  1. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until garlic is finely chopped, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Add cheese and sour cream; blend well. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer to serving bowl; chill 30 minutes. (Dip can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

TagsDipCream CheeseCheeseDairySour CreamGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableThymeHerbs & SpicesSnackDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadEasyNo-CookFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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