Dip it, Flip it and Reverse it.

Sun dried Tomato, Basil Garlic Spread

This was probably the first thing I ate that sparked the “oh, wow…I need to make this” and have been making it for over 15 years. A recipe from a beloved former colleague, this dip is Very deserving.

In a food processor combine 4-6 garlic cloves, half a (small) jar of sun dried tomatoes, near a whole package of fresh basil, stems (cut off the end of the stem that’s brown) and all.

Going in next is half a container of cream cheese, half a container of full fat sour cream and a small tube of goat cheese.

Add some salt, pepper and juice from one lemon.

Blitz all the ingredients together until it reaches a smooth consistency.

It comes together so quickly and it’s a showstopper for any occasion.

Serve with a drizzle of balsamic reduction and toasted crostini or pita.

I’ve also taken the liberty of using this dip as the filling for a bacon grilled cheese and I approve of this utilization, as well.

I would also say with fair certainty that this dip could be added to a pasta or seared chicken pan sauce with a bit of stock to make it extra UNCTIOUS.

I hope you enjoy this fresh garlicky dip as much as I do.

Much love.