ANTIPASTO PESTO DIP

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This is an awesome recipe.....it can be used in a variety of ways. I use it at the center of a large antipasto tray surrounded by veggies, cheeses and a variety of italian meats. It is delicious and looks so beautiful. It can serve as a light meal in some instances or just as an appetizer tray before a dinner party. It's pretty impressive to say the least.

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 1 large platter, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb butter, softened
1 lb cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons basil pesto, good quality store bought
1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer combine the cream cheese and butter and whip till light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl combine the squeezed spinach, cheese, EVOO, garlic and pesto. Saran Wrap a mold or tall glass dish and layer the butter mixture and the pesto mixture to create a pretty layerd dip, beginning and ending with the butter mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set. I make this part the day before I am serving the dip.
  • To serve, unmold and place in the center of your serving dish -- I use a punch bowl platter for this. Surround the dip with assorted veggies, baguette bread slices, prosciutto, pepperoni, salami, cheese cubes, olives, let your imagination be your guide.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 128.4, Sodium 445.1, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.8

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