Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread

This is a great dip to serve with slices of raw baby zucchini, carrots, celery or snack crackers.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
• 2  teaspoons  finely snipped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lemon, rind of

Directions

1. Set out cream cheese until softened.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
4. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
5. (Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
6. Add and stir in the walnuts.
7. Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.