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Ophelian (iou) and Roasted Garlic Spread with Three Cheeses (recipes)


Ophelian (iou)



Ophelian adjective. E20.
[from Ophelia (see below) + -AN.]
Resembling or characteristic of Ophelia, the tragic heroine of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Roasted Garlic Spread with Three Cheeses (recipes)


Roasted Garlic Spread with Three Cheeses

Yield: Makes 21 servings

Cream cheese, goat cheese and blue cheese add zip to this distinctive spread that' s packed with antioxidant-rich garlic. Studies show eating garlic may actually lower cholesterol and blood pressure.





Ingredients:



2medium heads garlic

2packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, softened

1package (3-1/2 ounces) goat cheese

2tablespoons (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese

1teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Assorted sliced fresh Vegetables

Fresh thyme and red bell pepper, for garnish (optional)









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tops off garlic heads to expose tops of cloves. Place garlic in small Baking pan; bake 45 minutes or until very tender. Remove from pan; cool completely. Squeeze garlic into small bowl; mash with fork.2.Beat cream cheese and goat cheese in small bowl until smooth; stir in blue cheese, garlic and thyme. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. 3.Spoon dip into serving bowl; serve with cucumbers, radishes, carrots and yellow bell peppers. Garnish with fresh thyme and red bell pepper, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 2 tablespoons spread







Sodium

157 mg







Protein

4 g







Fiber









Carbohydrate

2 g







Cholesterol

9 mg







Saturated Fat









Total Fat

1 g







Calories from Fat

29 %







Calories

37









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

1/2