American Cafe Butter Spread

Submitted by Chef #487524

"When I went out on my first date I ate at the American Cafe restuarant. They had this great butter spread that I loved. They served it with pumpernickel bread. I could never find the recipe, but this one is really good."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese (you can try lowfat, but I never have)
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons scallions or 2 tablespoons chives

directions

1. With an electic mixer combine the cream cheese and the butter until light, fluffy and pale in color.
2. Begin to chop the garlic roughly and than add the salt to the garlic to release the oils. Chop until very fine and almost like a paste.
3. Add the garlic and chives (or scallions) to the butter creamcheese mixture.
4. Mix by hand and store in the refrigerator for an hour or two to let the flavors meld together. Bring out to soften at room temperature when ready to serve.
5. Enjoy.