LAYERED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL SPREAD
From Cooking Light. The photo of this is absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for a Christmastime appetizer - stripes of red, white and green.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Beat 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Set aside.
- Process dried tomatoes in a food processor until chopped. Add 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, tomato paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spoon into a bowl, and set aside. Wipe container of food processor clean.
- Process garlic and next 4 ingredients in food processor until chopped. Add Parmesan cheese, remaining 3-ounce package cream cheese, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse just until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.
- Spray a 6-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup butter mixture evenly on bottom of springform pan. Layer with half of tomato mixture, 1/2 cup butter mixture, and half of basil mixture; top with 1/2 cup butter mixture.
- Repeat layers with remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 cup butter mixture, and remaining basil mixture. Top with remaining butter mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 8 hours.
- Run a knife gently around edge of pan to loosen sides. Remove sides of pan; carefully remove bottom of pan, and place layered spread on a serving tray. Garnish, if desired. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 331, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.8
SUNDRIED TOMATO & BASIL SPREAD
Quick and easy appetizer great for any party!
Provided by Lisa Huff
Categories Appetizer
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl mix together cream cheese, Italian blend cheese, tomatoes, basil, and garlic until well combined (or place in a food processor and process several times until just combined). Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO/BASIL SPREAD
This recipe is so easy and absolutely full of flavor you will be asked to make it again and again. You can play with the amount of basil and Sun-dried tomatoes to get the intensity you love best. Great on sliced baguettes, bagel chips, toasted rye or variety crackers. Put out a bowl for Sunday Football or for your next party and see what I mean...
Provided by Le Petit Bisou
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Throw it all in a processor and mix until well blended. Will keep very well covered for a week or more. A bit easier if the cream cheese is room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 173.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.6
TOMATO-BASIL CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a food processor. Process until smooth and the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Season to taste and pulse 3 times to mix evenly. Serve with toasted bagels. Can be made 1 day ahead.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
I use this tomato-based spread in place of jelly on toast and bagels. My favorite is spreading it on tomato-basil bagels. I usually place 1/2 the spread in the refrigerator, and freeze the remainder for later use.
Provided by Don Ondersma II
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, mix tomato paste, basil, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, white sugar and garlic salt. Blend to the consistency of a spreadable paste. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
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