Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Preparation

Set out cream cheese until softened.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
(Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
Add and stir in the walnuts.
Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.