Homemade Boursin

This is one of my favorite cheese spreads, and much too expensive for my budget. Here's some homemade versions:

Homemade Boursin
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chives
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
1/4 cup pitted & drained black olives

Chop the garlic & herbs in a food processor. Add the cream cheese and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and chill.

Serve with crackers or spread on pcs. of french bread topped with very thin slices of roast beef.

Here's another:
Homemade Boursin Cheese Recipe

1 lb cream cheese, softened
1/4 C Asaigo or Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs garlic powder
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, dry mix

Directions:
Allow cream cheese to soften enough to mix in all other ingredients. Mix well and chill before serving.
Try adding a little garlic powder at a time, I found it a little overpowering in this quantity. Perhaps because there may be some in the dry mix too. Just a matter of taste. Enjoy!

And, another:
Homemade Boursin with Garlic and Herbs Recipe

* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Beau Monde Seasoning
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
* 1 teaspoon fresh minced parsley (dried is okay)
* 1 teaspoon water
* 1/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce

Directions:

Beat cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Be sure to scrape bowl often. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. Pack into a container, cover tightly and allow to stay refrigerated for at least 12 hours to allow flavors to blend. Serve chilled with crackers.
Recipe URL:
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/250/HomemadeBoursinwithGarlica20093.shtml