Canadian Flag Garlic Cheese Spread (Canada Day)
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Celebrate Canada Day in a style sure to impress family and friends. Mildly garlicky and creamy cheese spread. Perfect when paired with our Maple Leaf crackers.
Ingredients
| 4 | large |
garlic cloves
Canadian garlic, or one whole head of imported garlic |
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| ¼ | cup |
milk
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| 1 |
roasted red bell peppers
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| 8 | ounces |
cream cheese
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| 2 | ounces |
goat (chevre) cheese
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garnish
as desired, parsley, paprika, etc. |
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Directions
In a small pot, heat the milk until steaming.
Finely chop the garlic, add the minced garlic into the steaming milk, cover and poach for ten minutes.
Remove the lid, continue poaching until the milk has been almost completely evaporated. Remove from the heat, and let cool. Then mix together with the cream cheese and goat cheese until well combined. Refrigerate until firm.
Meanwhile line a cutting board with wax paper. Line out the roasted bell pepper using a maple leaf cookie cutter or sharp knife by hand. Shape or cut a maple leaf. Cut two rectangular strips and set aside.
Shape the chilled garlic cheese into a rectangular, place cut out red bell pepper onto cheese block to resemble a Canadian flag. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 59g (2.1 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 12783% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 8g
38%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 36mg
12%
Sodium 115mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
1%
Sugars g
Protein
8g
Vitamin A 19%
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Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 4%
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Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
