Best Pesto Pepper Cheese Spread Recipes

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ROASTED RED PEPPER-PESTO SPREAD



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Three kinds of cheese, flavorful pesto and pureed roasted red peppers are the reason this spread is so rich, cheesy and divine on a cracker.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5h

Yield Makes about 1 qt. or 32 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
3 eggs
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained, pureed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and ricotta cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake 50 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Cover.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving to soften slightly. Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

LAYERED PESTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine pesto and Parmesan cheese. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture, pesto mixture and sun-dried tomatoes in prepared bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PESTO AND RED PEPPER SPREAD



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Need an appetizer that's as zesty as it is pretty? This creamy spread, with its Dijon mustard and layers of beautiful red peppers, will fit that bill.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes about 1-2/3 cups spread or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and six crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup roasted red peppers, well drained, chopped
woven wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, pesto and mustard with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Place half of the cream cheese mixture in 2-cup plastic wrap-lined bowl; press cream cheese mixture firmly into bowl. Top with peppers. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture, spreading to edge of bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Unmold cream cheese mixture onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Serve as a spread for the crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

Steps:

  • Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
  • Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
  • Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a wonderful spread to take to a finger food fellowship or potluck. Serve with veggies or crackers. Prep time does not include set up time in refrigerator

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup pesto sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
assorted cracker
raw vegetables

Steps:

  • Line a 5-3/4x3" loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until well blended; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter and pesto sauce until blended.
  • Gradually stir in olive oil.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan.
  • Carefully spread with 1/3 pesto mixture.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
  • Un-mold; serve with crackers and veggies.
  • NOTE: to get nice layers refrigerate first cream cheese layer until firm then top with even layer of pesto mix. Refrigerate after each layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 1.5

RED PEPPER-PESTO DIP



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This came from a box of Sundried Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins - different because it uses a fresh bell pepper instead of a roasted one! Very simple and good - I've been asked for the recipe anytime I have served it, in fact, I usually make a double batch.

Provided by Supermom49

Categories     Weeknight

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups (approx), 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 large red pepper, chopped in about 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
cracker, to serve it with

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients except crackers.
  • Spread into 9" pie plate.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Cool 5 mins, serve warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 112.3, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.8

CHEESY BRUSCHETTA SPREAD



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Every bite of this cheesy dip delivers tons of flavor. I have been asked over and over again for the recipe. It's so easy to make and a great appetizer for any time of year. -Maggie McDermott, Central Square, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h45m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
Minced fresh basil, optional
French bread slices (1/2 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pesto, salt and pepper until combined. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Cook, covered, on low until heated though and cheese begins to melt, 1-1/2-2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Serve with toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g 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

PESTO, OLIVE, AND ROASTED-PEPPER GOAT CHEESE TORTA



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Pesto, Olive, and Roasted-Pepper Goat Cheese Torta

Categories     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pepper     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Summer     Gourmet     Oscars     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
Vegetable oil for brushing pan
1/4 cup finely chopped rinsed drained bottled roasted red peppers
20 oz soft mild goat cheese, softened at room temperature (2 cups)
3 tablespoons bottled black olive paste or tapenade
Accompaniment: crackers or toasts
Special Equipment
a 2 1/4-cup loaf pan (5 3/4 by 3 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches)

Steps:

  • Drain pesto in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl 15 minutes, then discard excess oil.
  • Lightly oil loaf pan and line with a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to allow a generous overhang on all 4 sides.
  • Blot peppers well between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • Spread about one fourth (1/2 cup) of cheese evenly over bottom of loaf pan and top with all of pesto, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over pesto and spread gently to cover pesto.
  • Top with chopped peppers, spreading evenly. Drop another 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over peppers and spread gently to cover peppers.
  • Spread olive paste evenly on top, then drop remaining cheese by tablespoons over olive paste, spreading gently to cover olive paste. Cover pan with another sheet of plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap from top of pan and invert torta onto a serving plate, then peel off remaining plastic wrap. Let torta stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Goat Cheese     Basil     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 ouncres cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup pesto

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

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