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Ellen’S Basil Boursin

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This French appetizer features Cloves; peeled, Fresh sweet basil leaves, Chives, Fresh parsley, Black olives; pitted. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 697.4
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This French appetizer features Cloves; peeled, Fresh sweet basil leaves, Chives, Fresh parsley, Black olives; pitted. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 Garlic Cloves; peeled
  • 1/2 cup Fresh sweet basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Chives
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup Black olives; pitted
  • 8 ounce Cream cheese
Directions
  1. 1
    Fresh basil sprig (garnish) In a food processor, chop the garlic and herbs.
  2. 2
    Add the cream cheese; blend until smooth.
  3. 3
    Coarsely chop the olives and add.
  4. 4
    Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
  5. 5
    Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.
  6. 6
    Chill.
  7. 7
    Ogden writes: "Boursin is a classic French herb spread.
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    Mine is a simplified version, good served with crackers or
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    spread on pieces of French bread, topped with thin slices of roast beef." Recipe developed by Ellen Ogden.
  10. 10
    In "The Cook's Garden" catalog, Spring/Summer 1994, Vol.
  11. 11
    XI, No.
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    Pg.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 697.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.3g106%
Saturated Fat 42.0g210%
Cholesterol 174.0mg58%
Sodium 643.4mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, basil, black, blending, boursin, cheese, chives, cloves, cream, eggs, ellens, french, fresh, leaves, olives, parsley, peeled, pitted, roasting, sweet
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