Ingredients

28 lg. garlic cloves (unpeeled)

16 oz. soft fresh mild goat cheese

(such as Montrachet)

1/2 c. minced fresh basil or 1 tbsp.

dried, crumbled

1/4 c. olive oil

2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

4 tsp. minced fresh rosemary

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/4 c. chopped fresh chives or green

onion tops

Method

Cook garlic in medium saucepan of simmering water until very soft, about 20 minutes.

Drain; cool.

Peel garlic.

Transfer garlic to processor.

Add goat cheese and well blend.

Mix in basil, oil, chives, cilantro and rosemary.

Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.

(Can be made 3 days ahead.

Cover and refrigerate.)

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