Layered Sundried Tomato And Artichoke Spread Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Before starting, rehydrate your sun-dried tomatoes by placing them in a bowl of hot water. (Hot water straight from the tap is fine.) Let them soak for 10-15 minutes. Drain the water and then gently squeeze out any excess liquid. Finally, chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
• In a large bowl, add the spinach, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Gouda, Fontina, chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, and garlic.
• Mixed thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
• Spread this mixture in an even layer in a medium-sized baking dish, Place in a 350-degrees-F oven for 35-40 minutes or until the dip is heated through and melted.
• Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.

LAYERED SUNDRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese horizontally into 3 slices using dental floss. (Make sure it is not flavored floss and I found it easiest to place the cream cheese on it's side to do this. Then I finished each slice with my santoku knife)
• Place 1 slice on a large sheet of plastic wrap: top with tomatoes and second slice of cream cheese.
• Combine artichokes and pesto; spoon over second cream cheese layer. Top with remaining cream cheese slice.
• Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Before serving, top with nuts and parsley. Press lightly into cream cheese to secure. Serve with assorted crackers.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, red pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Serve at room temperature.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over tomatoes in small bowl; let stand 10 min.
• Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Place reserved liquid, Neufchatel and pesto in blender; blend until smooth. Add tomatoes; blend just until combined. (A few chunks can remain.) Spoon into bowl.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Top each cracker with 1 tsp. Neufchatel mixture and 1 artichoke piece just before serving.