BLUE CHEESE-TOMATO SPREAD
If you're looking for a spread that's as flavorful as it is creamy, this one, made with sun-dried tomatoes and blue cheese, fits the bill perfectly.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield Makes 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tomatoes in small bowl. Add enough boiling water to completely cover tomatoes; let stand 30 min. or until tomatoes are soft and plumped. Drain tomatoes; chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and blue cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in tomatoes, mayo, pecans and basil; cover.
- Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve as a spread for assorted crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SPREAD
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
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.
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