Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Whirl

750 Best Appetizers Makes 1 cup – serve with crackers or crostini

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  lb cremini mushroom
• 8  garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. In bowl, combine mushrooms and garlic. Add oil and toss to coat.
2. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 400 until garlic is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
3. Transfer to a food processor. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until finely chopped. Serve warm or chilled.