Crostini with Rondelay Spread 25 servings 1 pound cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup minced garlic 1/2 cup minced parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper, or more to taste 3 each baguettes, thinly sliced 3 pounds butter 1-2 cup olive oil Combine cream cheese, half of minced garlic, and parsley in a food processor, process to a smooth puree. Cover and chill for 4-96 hours. Heat about 1/4 of the butter and all of olive oil in a sauté pan, over a medium-low heat. Add remaining half of garlic; heat and stir for 4-5 minutes, until well softened without coloring. Add remaining butter and heat until melted, remove from heat. Brush baguette slices with butter/garlic mixture. Place onto a shallow baking pan or sheet. Bake @ 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and cool. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Serve spread slightly chilled, with crostini to the side. Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving: Calories 565 - Calories from Fat 534 Percent Total Calories From: Fat 95%, Protein 2%, Carbohydrate 4% Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 59g, Saturated Fat 33g, Cholesterol 139mg, Sodium 555mg, Total Carbohydrate 5g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 2020 units, Vitamin C 2 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units Copyright (c) 1997-2004 Salvatore's Kitchen.