Pesto Dip

2 blocks cream cheese - softened
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
salt & pepper

Mix all ingredients together well.

In a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap, layer the cream cheese mixture and pesto (see pesto recipe ) in several layers.

Or you can mix pesto directly into the cream cheese mixture and form into a ball wrapped in plastic

wrap. Refigerate till firm.

Serve with your favorite crusty breads or crackers.