LAYERED BASIL-ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD RECIPE

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Layered Basil-Roasted Red Pepper Spread Recipe image

The party dazzler. That's you, when you arrive on the scene with roasted red peppers and olives layered with a creamy herb spread.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup roasted red peppers
5 pitted black olives, chopped
1 tub (12 oz.) cream cheese spread
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted
RITZ Crackers

Steps:

  • Cut star shape from 1 pepper, using 1/2-inch cookie cutter; set aside. Chop pepper trimmings and remaining peppers; combine with olives.
  • Use pulsing action to blend cream cheese spread, basil and garlic in blender until smooth. Wash cream cheese tub; line with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of tub.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into tub; top with olive mixture and remaining cream cheese mixture. Press firmly into cup with back of spoon.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour. Unmold cheese spread onto plate; discard plastic wrap. Top cheese spread with nuts and pepper star. Serve with crackers.

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