Chicken Liver Spread

keen5's Note:

I serve this flavorful spread with sliced rye bread or wheat crackers. Prep time is approximate and cook time is for 2 hours chilling.

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.25 cups

Spread

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• ½ lb chicken liver
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons country-style dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Frosting

• 3 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Directions:

1. In 10-inch skillet melt butter; add chicken livers and garlic.
2. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until liver is fork tender (6 to 8 minutes).
3. Stir in remaining spread ingredients.
4. Continue cooking until heated through (1 to 2 minutes).
5. Spoon into blender container or food processor.
6. Blend or process until smooth.
7. Press liver mixture into greased 2 cup mold or soup bowl.
8. Chill until firm (1 to 2 hours).
9. In small bowl, stir together all frosting ingredients.
10. Unmold liver spread onto a serving plate.
11. Frost liver spread, decorating if desired.