Cheese Dip with Olive Oil and Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) tubs whipped cream cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
• 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, optional
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped, optional

Directions

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together, chill and serve with an artisan bread or pita chips.