Roasted Garlic and Onion Cheese Spread
Roasted Garlic and Onion Cheese Spread
Ingredients
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 red onion, medium, cut in half through the root
- 1 head of garlic, cut in half horizontally, exposing cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for serving, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the cut red onion halves and garlic head halves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle generously with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Wrap the garlic and onion tightly in individual aluminum foil packets. Ensure they are completely sealed to steam while roasting.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Roast the foil-wrapped garlic and onions in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until they are very soft and caramelized. The garlic cloves should be golden brown and easily squeezable.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Carefully remove the packets from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Peel the tender roasted red onion and add it to the same bowl.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the bowl with the roasted garlic and onion. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Using a fork or a spatula, thoroughly mash and mix all ingredients together until a smooth, creamy, and well-combined spread is formed. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl. If desired, drizzle with an additional tablespoon of olive oil before serving. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or garlic bread.
⏱️ 2 min
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Roasted Garlic and Onion Cheese Spread
Ingredients
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 red onion, medium, cut in half through the root
- 1 head of garlic, cut in half horizontally, exposing cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for serving, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the cut red onion halves and garlic head halves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle generously with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Wrap the garlic and onion tightly in individual aluminum foil packets. Ensure they are completely sealed to steam while roasting.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Roast the foil-wrapped garlic and onions in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until they are very soft and caramelized. The garlic cloves should be golden brown and easily squeezable.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Carefully remove the packets from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Peel the tender roasted red onion and add it to the same bowl.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the bowl with the roasted garlic and onion. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Using a fork or a spatula, thoroughly mash and mix all ingredients together until a smooth, creamy, and well-combined spread is formed. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl. If desired, drizzle with an additional tablespoon of olive oil before serving. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or garlic bread.
⏱️ 2 min