PESTO-PEPPER CHEESE SPREAD
I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or your favorite homemade version. -Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, oil, thyme and garlic., Line a 1-qt. bowl with plastic wrap. Place a third of the cheese mixture in bowl; top with pesto, half of the remaining cheese mixture, the peppers and remaining cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., Invert cheese mixture onto a serving plate; discard plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
LAYERED PESTO CHEESE SPREAD
Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine pesto and Parmesan cheese. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture, pesto mixture and sun-dried tomatoes in prepared bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This is a terrific appetizer to serve when hosting an Italian-theme-meal. People may be a little hesitant to try it, but once they dip in, they won't be able to stop! -Cynthia Emshoff, Sarasota, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield about 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, garlic, basil and marjoram until blended. Stir in walnuts. Gradually stir in oil., Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in prepared pan. Carefully spread with a third of the Parmesan mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Unmold; serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESE AND PESTO SPREAD
A nice, light spread perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve with crackers.
Provided by CHStewart
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic together in a blender until evenly chopped. Add Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and olive oil; blend until smooth.
- Beat cream cheese and Brie cheese together in a bowl until nearly smooth.
- Beat cream in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipped cream will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture.
- Line a 3 1/2-cup mold with plastic wrap. Spread 1/4 the cheese mixture into the mold; top with 1/3 the basil pesto. Repeat layering 2 more times, ending with cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, 6 to 24 hours. Turn mold onto a plate and remove plastic wrap.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 318.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This is a wonderful spread to take to a finger food fellowship or potluck. Serve with veggies or crackers. Prep time does not include set up time in refrigerator
Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/2 cup, 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 5-3/4x3" loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until well blended; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter and pesto sauce until blended.
- Gradually stir in olive oil.
- Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan.
- Carefully spread with 1/3 pesto mixture.
- Repeat layers twice.
- Top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
- Un-mold; serve with crackers and veggies.
- NOTE: to get nice layers refrigerate first cream cheese layer until firm then top with even layer of pesto mix. Refrigerate after each layer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 1.5
PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD
This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PESTO AND RED PEPPER SPREAD
Need an appetizer that's as zesty as it is pretty? This creamy spread, with its Dijon mustard and layers of beautiful red peppers, will fit that bill.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield Makes about 1-2/3 cups spread or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and six crackers each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, pesto and mustard with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Place half of the cream cheese mixture in 2-cup plastic wrap-lined bowl; press cream cheese mixture firmly into bowl. Top with peppers. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture, spreading to edge of bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Unmold cream cheese mixture onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Serve as a spread for the crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
WARM BASIL PESTO SPREAD
Enjoy flavorful basil pesto, fresh plum tomatoes and warm, melty cheese in this Warm Basil-Pesto Spread. Warm Basil-Pesto Spread is easy to make on the grill, fun to eat and thanks to aluminum foil, clean up is a breeze.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Place unwrapped Neufchatel on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with next 3 ingredients. Place foil on grill grate; cover with lid.
- Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.
- Transfer foil to platter. Serve cheese spread with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP
Quick and easy! 2 ingredients + 25 minutes = yummy. You may use pre-made pesto from the store, or you can make your own (preferred) using one of the recipes on this site; try the one titled 'Easy Pesto'. A great new way to use all that basil in the garden! Serve with toasted slices of French bread.
Provided by lil deb
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD
Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Goat Cheese Basil Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD
This is a popular spread around our house, but we're big fans of goat cheese, and of course, we love pesto!
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients together until smooth.
- Chill before using.
- Serve with crackers, if desired.
GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE-PESTO SPREAD
Categories Herb Vegetarian Goat Cheese Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Purée goat cheese in processor.Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving)
- Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brown, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.
PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!
Provided by RASSA2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
- Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
- Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PESTO-CREAM CHEESE TERRINE (SPREAD)
Plan ahead this must be chilled for a minimum of 12-24 hours before removing from the pan and serving, this is an amazing spread to serve at a get together with crackers. Make certain to overlap the plastic wrap in the loaf pan to allow easy removal of the spread. This loaf can be made omitting the provolone cheese slices if desired and made in a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom of the pan with pine nuts. Servings is only estimated.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spreads
Time 12h
Yield 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line the bottom of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, but allow about 6 inches to hang over the edges of the pan for easy removal.
- Coat the plastic wrap with cooking spray.
- Line the bottom and sides of the pan with the provolone cheese slices (cutting to fit if necessary).
- Process the mozzarella cheese with all remaining ingredients in a processor until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing down with back of the spoon to pack down the mixture.
- Fold the excess overhang of plastic wrap over the mixture.
- Chill for minimum 12 hours.
- Invert chilled loaf onto a serving dish and discard the plastic wrap.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 549.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.4
GOAT CHEESE PESTO SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD (MAKE AHEAD)
This tasty, flavorful spread is quick and easy to make but it looks very elaborate and pretty. It is a great appetizer for a crowd. I love that you make it a day (or two) ahead of time, so there is one less thing to worry about the day of the party. The green, red and white colors look especially festive on a holiday buffet. You can also make a half batch in a mini-loaf pan for a small group.
Provided by StephanieZ
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 14-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line an 8 x 4 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Process the first five ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Spread one-third of the cheese mixture in the lined pan.
- Top with the pesto.
- Spread one-third of the cheese mixture over pesto.
- Spread the chopped, drained sun dried tomatoes next.
- Top with the remaining cheese mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 2 days).
- Invert spread onto serving plate. Garnish, if desired, with tomato slivers and/or herb leaves.
- Serve with french bread slices (or crackers).
TWO-CHEESE PESTO SPREAD
Pesto is delicious on its own. But add shredded mozzarella and cream cheese, and this app will be the talk of the party.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Nuts
Time 1h15m
Yield 14 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 2 crackers each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, oil and garlic in food processor container; cover. Process until well blended. Add mozzarella cheese and cream cheese; cover. Process until smooth.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
- Remove from refrigerator about 1 hour before serving. Serve as a spread with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
CHEESE AND PESTO TOASTS
Spread toast with pesto, add fresh tomatoes and cheddar, and broil to melty amazingness...and then you'll understand this recipe's ease and elegance.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread toast slices with pesto; place on baking sheet.
- Top with tomatoes and cheese.
- Broil 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP
Make and share this Pesto Cream Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nvermd
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, pesto and Parmesan cheese.
- Add olives and pimento.
- Refrigerate at least one hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.7
PESTO HERB SPREAD
This is a yummy, creamy version of standard pesto that makes a great spread for get togethers. Tastes great with pita chips or sourdough bread! Sun dried tomatoes may be mixed in for a zesty tang. Add crunch by coating the finished spread with almonds.
Provided by veggigoddess
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cream cheese and pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Mix in the chives and cilantro. Continue blending until smooth. Transfer to a mold lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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