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Thyme and Garlic Cheese Dip

4.0

(22)

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.)

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