Best Jillies Pesto Cheese Dip Recipes

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PESTO DIPPING OIL



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This is absolutely my favorite and easiest appetizer for entertaining. It is simply delicious with its combination of balsamic vineger, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Use it to marinate cubes of cheese and mushrooms for another simple appetizer.-Alice Schucard, Carlsbad, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 French bread baguette (1 pound), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, pesto, salt and pepper. Pour into a shallow serving bowl; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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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

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup basil pesto

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

CRUDITE WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h55m

Yield about 2 cups dip

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, garnish
Zucchini batons
Jicama sticks
Mushrooms
Baby carrots
2 red bell peppers
1/4 cup Roasted Garlic, recipe follows
1/2 pound feta cheese, drained
1/4 cup, plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Sliced European cucumbers
Blanched asparagus spears
Sliced fennel
2 heads garlic, upper quarter removed (See Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the peppers: Roast the peppers by placing them on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7 to 10 minutes. Place in a plastic or paper bag, and cool for about 15 minutes. Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and discard. Coarsely chop the peppers.
  • Transfer the peppers and garlic to a food processor and process until smooth. Add the cheese and process until smooth. With the machine running, add 1/4 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a steady stream through the feed tube. Add the basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Transfer to a decorative bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Before serving, drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve cool or at room temperature, with assorted crudite for dipping.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet and rub 1 teaspoon of oil into the top of each head. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and place, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake until the cloves are soft and golden, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Squeeze each head of garlic to expel the cloves into a bowl. Mash into a paste. Set aside until needed.

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