Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan Spread

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Garlic lovers will literally eat this up! Fresh basil gives it a lovely aroma; crushed red peppers offer a hint of heat; and sun-dried tomatoes make the creamy sandwich spread bright. It's terrific on crackers, too. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California