Flavor-Infused Cream Cheese Nibbles

Description: Cubed and marinated in aromatic flavors, these delicious nibbles pair wonderfully with crackers or bread. Taken from the Kraft magazine. Note: cooking time is refrigeration time.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (3 sprigs, stems removed)
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme (6 sprigs, cut into pieces)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 lemon, rind of (lemon peel, of 1 lemon, cut into strips)

Steps:

1. Cube cream cheese into about 36 pieces.
2. Place into 9-inch pie plate.
3. Add remaining ingredients (can mix them together first if you wish); toss to coat, and cover the dish.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
5. Serve with crackers, crusty bread or pita chips.