Chive Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups large garlic chives
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Preparation

Pulse garlic chives in a food processor until very finely chopped. Add basil; pulse until finely chopped. Pour in olive oil; process until blended. Blend in garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend in cream cheese. Chill until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.