Cream Cheese Spread With Pecans And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

SUNDRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all three ingredients by hand and serve as a topping to toasted bagels.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PARMESAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.

PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TORTE

Steps:

• In food processor, place cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Cover and process until blended. Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each).
• Line 5-cup mold or 8x4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture in bottom of mold; smooth top with spatula. Spoon pesto evenly over cheese layer. Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture over pesto layer; smooth top with spatula. Spoon tomatoes evenly over second cheese layer. Spoon remaining cheese mixture over tomatoes. Strike filled mold on counter to pack down. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving platter and remove plastic wrap. Serve torte with baguette slices.

SUN DRIED TOMATO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Place the sun dried tomatoes in the food processor and blend till chopped fine. 2. Add the cream cheese and puree. 3. Spread on sandwich (I like to add a few leaves of fresh basil) and serve.

GOAT CHEESE PESTO SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD (MAKE AHEAD)

Steps:

• Line an 8 x 4 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
• Process the first five ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Spread one-third of the cheese mixture in the lined pan.
• Top with the pesto.
• Spread one-third of the cheese mixture over pesto.
• Spread the chopped, drained sun dried tomatoes next.
• Top with the remaining cheese mixture.
• Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 2 days).
• Invert spread onto serving plate. Garnish, if desired, with tomato slivers and/or herb leaves.
• Serve with french bread slices (or crackers).

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. In small bowl pour enough boiling water over dried tomatoes to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes. Finely chop tomatoes.2. In small bowl stir together tomatoes, chèvre, cream cheese, basil, 1 tablespoon chives, garlic, lemon peel and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.3. Spread on crackers. Top with tomato pieces and sprinkle with additional chives.

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion and garlic until blended. Stir in tomatoes and red peppers. Stir in mozzarella cheese, Italian cheese blend and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and lightly browned, 18-22 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with crackers.

5-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on plate.
• Top with pesto.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and stir together.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Serve with sliced French baguettes or crackers.
• Variation: Substitute roasted red peppers for the tomatoes and walnuts for the pecans.

CREAM CHEESE SPREAD WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in small bowl. Pour enough boiling water over tomatoes to cover. Let tomatoes stand until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain. Pat tomatoes dry and chop finely.
• Mix cream cheese and sour cream in medium bowl until smooth. Mix in olives, onion and sun-dried tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)