Best Jillies Pesto Cheese Dip Recipes

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HOT CHEESY PESTO DIP



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Hot Cheesy Pesto Dip - this super EASY appetizer is the perfect dip! Just 5 ingredients make a gooey cheesy dip full of basil and garlic pesto flavor!

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup sour cream (light is okay, room temperature)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for the top)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Stir cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in cheeses and pesto. Spread cheese mixture into an oven safe baking dish that holds at least 14 ounces (an extra large ramekin will do).
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot with chips or crackers.

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

PHILADELPHIA PESTO DIP



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Combine cream cheese spread and prepared pesto to make this (almost instant) pesto dip. Bring on the unexpected guests!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients until well blended.
  • Serve with assorted fresh vegetable dippers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 2 g

FRIED CLAMS WITH GAAHLICKY BLUE CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Yield about 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 quarts vegetable oil
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
3 dozen soft-shelled clams, such as Ipswich, shelled and cleaned
10 lemon wedges
Gaahlicky Blue Cheese Dip, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat to 360 degrees F.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal and Essence. Add the clams and toss to coat evenly, shaking to remove any excess.
  • In batches without crowding, deep-fry the clams, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Serve hot with lemon wedges and Gaahlicky Blue Cheese Dip.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 days before serving.

TRADITIONAL PESTO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano
1/2 cup grated grana Padano
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using a pestle and mortar or a food processor, crush the basil. Add the olive oil, cheeses, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and crush until a paste is formed.
  • Serve with warm pasta, on top of pizza's, or plain with bread.

DIP FOR THE STARS



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A delectable layered dip for any special occasion made with feta and cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth. Looks beautiful on the table, tastes heavenly on your tongue!

Provided by DANA COLE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter
¾ pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons dry vermouth
ground white pepper, to taste
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¾ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the butter, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Oil a medium bowl, or gelatin mold, and line with plastic wrap for easy removal. Layer the dip into the mold as follows: Sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, pesto, cheese mixture. Repeat. Pat down into the mold, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, and remove plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 234.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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