Best Blue Cheese And Tomato Spread Recipes

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TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf ciabatta, sliced in half horizontally
Olive oil
1/2 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces blue cheese (something really good, not prepackaged crumbles)
4 ounces whipped cream cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 ounces heavy cream
2 large heirloom tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium white onion, thinly shaved on a mandoline

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Drizzle the cut-side of the bread with olive oil, then put on a sheet tray and place in the oven to toast, 3 to 5 minutes. Evenly spread the butter between the 2 pieces.
  • In a non-reactive bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire and vinegar until well mixed. Add the heavy cream slowly and whip with a rubber spatula or whisk until smooth and mousselike. Reserve until ready to use.
  • Slice each tomato into four thick slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Spread a thick layer of the blue cheese mousse on the bottom half of the prepared loaf. Add the sliced tomatoes and liberally spread the shaved onion. Top with the top piece of bread and slice into servings.
  • Serve with plenty of napkins.

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup garlic infused olive oil
3/4 cup (6 ounces) Greek yogurt (fat-free is good here)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Water
4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick (different colors are best here)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, Worcestershire and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the blue cheese; and add a little water if it's too thick, until desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • To serve arrange the tomatoes on serving plates and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with creamy dressing and enjoy!

TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SOUP



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I got this recipe from a bargain rack soup recipe book I found. So far everything I've tried from it is delicious. This one is my favorite so far. Great comfort food.

Provided by PBShakes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, quartered, and seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1 leek, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/4 quarts unsalted chicken stock
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons whipping cream
fresh basil (several large leaves)
crumbled bacon (to garnish)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • turn oven to 400°F Spread tomatoes in shallow baking dish with garlic and salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for 35 minutes.
  • Heat oil or butter in large saucepan. Add leek and carrot. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until soft.
  • Add stock and roasted tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add blue cheese, cream and basil. Transfer to food processor or blender and process until smooth, working in batches if necessary.
  • Reheat to serve (don't boil). Garnish with bacon and fresh basil.

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SPREAD



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From the Greek Island of Chios. Adapted from The Foods of the Greek Islands. Posted for ZWT6. Tomatoes may be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h1m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs tomatoes, cored, halved and seeded
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled, at room temperature (aged Gorgonzola preferred)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 -3 tablespoon vodka (or white rum) (optional)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, cut side up.
  • Bake for 1 hour, until they shrink to half their original size.
  • Let cool, then puree.
  • Just before serving, mash cheeses together with a fork.
  • Stir in tomatoes; mixture should be somewhat coarse.
  • Add vodka or rum.
  • Drizzle with oil and stir to mix; oil should not be completely incorporated.
  • Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with mint.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread
4 large garlic cloves, halved
3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup currant or grape tomatoes or halved cherry or pear tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
10 medium heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, cored, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
3 celery stalks, sliced thin on diagonal
1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub bread with cut garlic halves; brush bread with 3 tablespoons oil. Combine remaining 1/3 cup oil, currant tomatoes, and green onions in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap tomato slices in concentric circles on platter, alternating colors. Scatter onion and celery slices over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato and green onion mixture over. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese.
  • Grill bread until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Cut each slice diagonally in half; serve with salad.

BLUE-CHEESE SPREAD



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So easy to make yet special enough for your next cocktail hour or dinner party appetizer, all you need for this Blue-Cheese Spread is two ingredients, cream cheese and a creamy blue cheese such as Roquefort. Whizz them together in the food processor to create a smooth, spreadable consistency then season with salt and pepper and you're ready to serve. Try the spread with our Olive-Oil Toasts or your favorite crackers.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces cream cheese until smooth
4 ounces creamy blue cheese, such as Roquefort
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a regular or mini food processor, pulse cream cheese until smooth. Add blue cheese and process until fully combined. If needed, pulse in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

BLUE CHEESE TOMATO SOUP



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This recipe comes in handy when I want to serve a fancier soup without a lot of extra fuss. Because it's so rich and flavorful, you can enjoy this as a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato juice, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 to 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese, divided
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Toasted garlic bread, optional

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine 2 cups tomato juice, cream cheese, half of the blue cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, lemon juice, pepper and salt; process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; stir in remaining tomato juice. Chill at least 1 hour. Top with garlic bread if desired and remaining blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD



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When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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