Fresh Asparagus Spread

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

Add thin fresh asparagus spears to shopping list 2 pounds thin fresh asparagus spears

Add (6.5 ounce) garlic and herb spreadable cheese to shopping list 2 containers (6.5 ounce) garlic and herb spreadable cheese

Add chopped fresh basil to shopping list 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Add freshly ground pepper to shopping list 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Add Crackers or thinly sliced bread to shopping list Crackers or thinly sliced bread

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Directions:

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Place asparagus in ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

Cut asparagus tips into 24 1/2- inch pieces. Then slice each piece in half lengthwise. Dice remaining asparagus.

Combine diced asparagus, garlic and herb cheese, basil and pepper. Garnish with asparagus tips.

Serve with crackers or thin sliced bread.

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