Basil Parmesan Spread Recipe
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Basil Parmesan Spread

By: CARTHA 
"Serve this yummy, zingy dip with crackers or bread at your next party. An exciting basil, Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomato paste mixture is spread inside creamy cheese layers. It's best when chilled overnight before serving."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste

Directions

  1. In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
  3. Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 260 | Total Fat: 23.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by Morena   view full review
Ach - who'd want to mix everything together? It'd look and taste a sorry mess! Made as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by MARKCOSENZA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've made this numerous times and always get rave reviews. The presentation itself is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2005 by M2MIN   view full review
I love this recipe. It's pretty and tasty and easy to prepare. One substitution we like is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by Rebecca T   view full review
We served this at my sister's bridal shower and it was a hit! It was easy and tastes as good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by ErinsMom   view full review
Very good and very easy -- it got rave reviews. I used sun-dried tomato pesto (I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2004 by SHAN82   view full review
I was at first worried that it wouldn't pop out of the bowl properly but I've made it 3 times...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2005 by JENGA2   view full review
Wow!! I don't measure the basil/spinach so I usually end up with more mixture - I break out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by Andrea Alexander   view full review
Cartha, what a wonderful recipe. My family says I am not allowed to come to the party unless...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by MEGSCOOKIN   view full review
I just made this to chill overnight, and I already know I am going to LOVE it! I couldn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by SHERRYDE   view full review
The fresh basil gave the spread a strong flavor. Although it was a good taste, the next time...

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