Sun Dried Tomato Spread
An easy sun-dried tomato spread that comes together quickly in a food processor, featuring sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, and fresh thyme.
Servings: 10
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- Generous pinch of Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes (from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme leaves
Instructions
- Allow a large skillet to come to temperature over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for about 8 minutes (or until crispy), stirring often. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside to cool.
- Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, butter, pepper, and salt to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until smooth. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and half of the cooked bacon and process once more.
- Transfer the spread to a bowl, and stir in the remaining bacon. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
The cream cheese and butter must be at room temperature for a smooth spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 81mg | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg