Name: Roasted Elephant Garlic Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves elephant garlic; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

Ingredients

4 cloves elephant garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2

Trim root end from garlic cloves and remove skin. Place cloves on a large square of aluminum foil. Place thyme sprigs among the garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Fold up the sides of the foil to create a packet and place on a baking sheet.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until garlic is soft and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard thyme and let garlic cool.
Step 4

Place cream cheese into a medium bowl. Add garlic on top and mash cloves with a fork. Season with additional salt and cracked black pepper to taste, and stir mixture until evenly combined. Alternately, you may use a small food processor for a smoother consistency.

Enjoy your meal!