Cream Cheese Pesto Spread Recipes

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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 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

SIMPLE PESTO SPREAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A neighbor brought this to a block party a couple of years ago. It is so simple and so delicious that I make it and take it everywhere. At Christmas time I make a wreath using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and spread this combo on it. Very cute!

Provided by Terry Heer

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup favorite basil pesto sauce
5 -6 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese and spread on the bottom of a decorative plate or glass pie plate.
  • Top with Pesto Sauce.
  • Snip sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and place on top of the pesto.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 93.9, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.5

PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Make and share this Pesto Cream Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nvermd

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) container philadelphia soft cream cheese spread
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon diced pimento

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, pesto and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add olives and pimento.
  • Refrigerate at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.7

PESTO-CREAM CHEESE TERRINE (SPREAD)



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Plan ahead this must be chilled for a minimum of 12-24 hours before removing from the pan and serving, this is an amazing spread to serve at a get together with crackers. Make certain to overlap the plastic wrap in the loaf pan to allow easy removal of the spread. This loaf can be made omitting the provolone cheese slices if desired and made in a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom of the pan with pine nuts. Servings is only estimated.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spreads

Time 12h

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices provolone cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (very soft)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese (very soft)
1 (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained)
1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar pesto sauce, in olive oil
1/4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Line the bottom of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, but allow about 6 inches to hang over the edges of the pan for easy removal.
  • Coat the plastic wrap with cooking spray.
  • Line the bottom and sides of the pan with the provolone cheese slices (cutting to fit if necessary).
  • Process the mozzarella cheese with all remaining ingredients in a processor until smooth.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing down with back of the spoon to pack down the mixture.
  • Fold the excess overhang of plastic wrap over the mixture.
  • Chill for minimum 12 hours.
  • Invert chilled loaf onto a serving dish and discard the plastic wrap.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 549.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.4

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO DIP



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My family cannot get enough of this appetizer..perfect for football Sundays and oh so easy to make.

Provided by Melissa Straub

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese
2 Tbsp jar pesto sauce
4 small cherry tomatoes
dash(es) garlic powder
dash(es) salt and pepper
2 Tbsp shredded italian cheese
triscuits

Steps:

  • 1. Spray a medium size piece of aluminum foil with non stick spray. Place blocks of cream cheese next to each other in center of foil
  • 2. Spread pesto sauce over top of cream cheese. Slice the cherry tomatoes and position on top of pesto. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Lightly sprinkle top with shredded italian cheese.
  • 3. loosly wrap foil around the cream cheese mixture, leaving space at the top (kind of tented) and place on cookie sheet.
  • 4. Bake at 350 just until soft and warm and flavors melded (about 30 minutes) Serve with Triscuits (I use the herb type)

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