Tomato and Basil Chevre Spread

Submitted by Outta Here

"A tasty spread to serve with assorted crackers. Do not use oil-packed sun dried tomatoes. Cook time is chill time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
• boiling water
• 4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (chevre)
• 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed)
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 -3 tablespoons milk

directions

1. In a small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Finely chop tomatoes.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, cheeses, basil, garlic and pepper. Stir in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency.
3. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours).
4. Serve with assorted crackers.