Creamy Potato-Garlic Spread

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Joy E. Zacharia, R.D.

Serves 6 people

Categories: Dips- Spreads- Cheese balls- Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. bottled minced roasted garlic
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1 green onion chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  2. Process potatoes, juice and next 5 ingredients in a food processor until smooth stopping to scrape down sides.
  3. Transfer mixture to a serving dish, and sprinkle with onion, if desired.
  4. Note: To make your own pita chips cut 2 (6-inch) pita rounds into wedges; split in half at seams. Place on a baking sheet coated with vegetable cooking spray; coat wedges with cooking spray. Bake at 450 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp.

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