Super Simple Sun Dried Tomato Appetizers Recipes

BAKED PESTO & SUN-DRIED TOMATO APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Unroll crescent roll dough (I use Pillsbury); separate into 4 rectangles.
• Place 2 of the rectangles side by side, on a nonstick baking dish. Firmly press seams and perforations together to seal. Reserve remaining dough for decorative garnish.
• Cut the block of cream cheese horizontally. Place one half on the pastry. Spread with 2 tsp basil pesto and 2 tsp of finely chopped and drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes. Place the other half of the cream cheese on top to form a sandwich.
• Bring up sides of dough to encase the cream cheese completely and decorate with remainder of dough.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• TO MAKE CRUST: In a food processor container, blend flour with butter using on/off pulse until mixture becomes granular. Add egg and blend just until dough begins to form a ball. Press dough onto bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 325F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
• TO MAKE FILLING: In a food processor container, finely chop sun-dried tomatoes with reserved oil, garlic and oregano. Stir in eggs. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Transfer mixture into a bowl; stir in sour cream and green onions until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• TO ASSEMBLE: Pour filling over crust and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Cut into small squares to serve. Makes 24 appetizers.
• TIP: A day or two before the party, you can prepare and refrigerate the crust separately. The day of the party, you can bake the crust then pour the filling and bake.