Basil Parmesan Cheese Spread Food

LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Line 3-1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
• In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
• In food processor bowl combine basil, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
• Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.

BASIL WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In ​a food processor , combine the basil and garlic. Process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, olive oil, and a few turns of ground black pepper. Process until smooth.
• Transfer spread mixture to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• Serve with assorted crackers or baguette rounds.
• Enjoy!

BASIL PARMESAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, oil, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in cheese, tomatoes, basil, pepper sauce and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Divide in half and shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

BASIL PARMESAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend spinach, basil and garlic in a food processor.
• Gradually add oil and parmesan cheese.
• Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
• In a seperate bowl, blend cream and feta cheeses.
• In a serving dish, spread half of the cheese mixture.
• On top of this, spread the tomato paste, and then the spinach mixture.
• Spread the remaining cheese mixture on top.
• Refrigerate before serving.

BALSAMIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices.

BASIL PARMESAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended (mixture will be thick). Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and basil until cheese is melted. Serve over pasta.

PARMESAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Allow the cream cheese and butter to soften.
• Add the other ingredients and blend well.
• This tastes better if its allowed to set in the refridgerator overnight so the flavors can blend together.
• Using REAL parmeggiano reggiano cheese makes this sensational, but the simple grated kind from the supermarket tastes very good as well.

PARMESAN, CAPER AND BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Add cheeses to a bowl and blend well using a wooden spoon.
• Add capers and basil. Mix together.
• Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.