Layered Artichoke Cheese Spread Recipes

LAYERED ARTICHOKE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Pat artichokes and peppers dry; set aside. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. In another bowl, combine the artichokes, peppers and parsley., Spread a third of the cream cheese mixture into prepared bowl; top with half of the artichoke mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

LAYERED CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Spread Cheddar cheese into 5-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick, on serving platter; smooth side and top with small metal spatula. Sprinkle mushrooms over cheese; press lightly.
• Spread cream cheese over mushrooms; smooth side and top. Sprinkle with basil; press lightly.
• Top with Swiss-almond cheese; smooth side and top. Sprinkle bell peppers over top. Press parsley into side. Serve with crackers.

LAYERED HOT ARTICHOKE & FETA DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Reserve 1/4 cup feta. Combine remaining feta with next 4 ingredients. Stir in 1/2 cup peppers.
• Spoon into 3-cup ovenproof dish; top with remaining peppers and feta.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with olives.

CAPONE'S GARLIC ARTICHOKE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix it all together and eat up!

LAYERED ARTICHOKE AND CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Finely chop artichokes in food processor. Add lemon juice, chives, dill, and garlic; pulse to combine. With motor running, add olive oil in steady stream, until combined. Add Parmesan, pepper, and salt; pulse to combine.
• Layer ingredients in each of two 1 1/2 cup glass bowls as follows: 1/2 of one cream cheese tub, 1/4 of bell peppers, 1/2 of artichoke mixture, 1/2 of remaining cream cheese tub and 1/4 of bell peppers. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to one week.

ARTICHOKE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, Jack cheese, onion salt, dill weed, lemon pepper and artichoke hearts. Mix well and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve with toasted French bread or garlic bread.

LAYERED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese horizontally into 3 slices. (See Tip.) Place 1 slice on large sheet of plastic wrap; top with tomatoes and second cream cheese slice.
• Combine artichokes and pesto; spoon over second cream cheese layer.
• Top with remaining cream cheese slice, nuts and parsley; press nuts and parsley lightly into cream cheese to secure. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.

ARTICHOKE-CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Stir together cream cheese and green onion tops, blending well; set aside.
• Stir together artichoke hearts and next 5 ingredients.
• Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture on bottom of a 4-cup glass bowl lined with plastic wrap.
• Layer with half of chopped roasted bell peppers, 3/4 cup artichoke mixture, and one-third of cream cheese mixture.
• Repeat layers with remaining chopped roasted bell peppers, artichoke mixture, and cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Invert onto a serving plate, and remove plastic wrap. Serve over lettuce with bread slices and bell pepper strips. Garnish, if desired.

LAYERED ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl,mix the cream cheese and ranch dressing packet well.
• Chop the artichokes roasted red peppers and parsley. Add to cream cheese mix.
• Line your bowl with plastic wrap as smoothly as possible. Layer ingredients in following order: 1/3 cream cheese, half of artichoke mixture, 1/3 cream cheese, other half of artichoke mixture, and last 1/3 of cream cheese. Spread each addition into a smooth layer. Cover top with plastic wrap and place in refridgerator for 8 hours.
• To serve, remove plastic wrap from top. Invert the mold onto your serving dish. Remove the bottom layer of plastic wrap. Use a table knife to smooth out the mold's appearance.
• Serve with crackers around the mold on the platter.

HOT ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spread into a 1-qt. baking dish or 9-in. pie plate. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with tomatoes and onions. Serve with crackers or pita bread. ,

LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Line 3 1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.2. In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.3. In food processor bowl combine basil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.4. Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.5. On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Two tablespoons KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKE crumbs may be substituted for the pine nuts or almonds.