Ellen's Basil Boursin Recipe

Recipe Ingredients :

3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup fresh sweet basil leaves
1/4 cup chives
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup black olives, pitted
8 oz cream cheese
1 fresh basil sprig (garnish)

Recipe Directions :

In a food processor, chop the garlic and herbs. Add the cream cheese;
blend until smooth. Coarsely chop the olives and add. Transfer the
mixture to a small bowl. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil. Chill.

Ogden writes: "Boursin is a classic French herb spread. Mine is a
simplified version, good served with crackers or spread on pieces of
French bread, topped with thin slices of roast beef."

Recipe developed by Ellen Ogden. In "The Cook's Garden" catalog,
Spring/Summer 1994, Vol. XI, No. 1. Pg. 59.

 

Serves: 1

 

Recipe Categories: French

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