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BAKED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP

Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Cream Cheese Dip image

Make this creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip when you need a show-stopping appetizer! A decadent base of cream cheese and sour cream pairs irresistibly well with fresh basil pesto and the subtle sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Serve this dip with a warm baguette for a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make, 30-minute appetizer dip!

Provided by Becca Mills

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup basil pesto
8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature, divided)
2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes* (julienned)
1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
8 ounces sour cream
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 Tablespoon fresh basil leaves (chiffonade or gently chopped, optional )
Baguette (sliced, for serving)

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pesto and half of the cream cheese (4 ounces). Spread the cream cheese and pesto mixture on the bottom of a small baker (a 2-cup baker works well).
In a second mixing bowl, or the same bowl*, combine the remaining cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, sour cream, garlic, and dried herbs. Mix well. Spread evenly over pesto mixture.
Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Note cook time may vary depending on the size of your baking dish. Let the dip sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and additional sun-dried tomatoes as desired (pine nuts are yummy, too!).
Meanwhile, if serving with a baguette, I highly recommend placing it in the oven while the dip rests to warm. Slice and serve with the dip.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 TBSP, Calories 256 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 409 mg, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, PESTO CHEESE DIP

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto Cheese Dip image

Check out my pesto recipe to make this or use your favorite. Its quick and easy finger food! Or mix it all together and add to warm Pasta to make a creamy sauce!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving platter for a crowd

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
15 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped
1/4 cup fresh pesto sauce

Steps:

In a food processor blend cream cheese and 10 tomatoes.
Mix in rest of the tomatoes.
Layer half of cheese mixture on to serving platter.
spread half of the pesto repeat with rest of cheese and pesto.
Serve with crackers, grilled chicken or fresh veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1678.9, Fat 164.5, SaturatedFat 100.5, Cholesterol 499, Sodium 1462.4, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 36.5