Layered Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Spread Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Put garlic, onion, and basil in the food processor and process until chopped.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste, and process until blended.
• Slowly add oils and vinegar to incorporate. Season with herbs and spices.

LAYERED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL SPREAD

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.

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/BASIL SPREAD

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!

LAYERED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL PESTO DIP

Steps:

• Spread whipped cream cheese in serving dish (best if done at room temp).
• Top with pesto, then sun-dried tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Serve with pita chips or crackers. Yum!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

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.

BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice together in a bowl; whisk the tomatoes and basil through the sour cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.