Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BASIL CREAM CHEESE SPREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, press and stir the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, basil and salt. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

PHILLY TOMATO-BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of pie plate.
• Combine tomatoes and dressing; spoon over cream cheese.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

BASIL CREAM CHEESE PESTO FILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with metal blade puree basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and cream cheese to make a paste.
• To hollow out cherry tomatoes, cut a cone shape out of the stem end of the tomato with a sharp paring knife.
• Fill tomatoes with "pesto" using a pastry bag fitted with a large nozzle.

SUNDRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

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

SUMMER FRESH TOMATO BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Combine, cream cheese, sour cream, basil, Italian parsley, tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato paste, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on High until whipped, 2 to 3 minutes.

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.

CREAMY BASIL-FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the feta cheese, tomatoes and basil; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish; chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

QUEENIE'S KILLER TOMATO BAGEL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese on bagel halves. Top cream cheese with tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with fresh basil leaves.

ITALIAN FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of microwaveable pie plate.
• Top with tomatoes and shallots; sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until heated through. Top with basil.

BASIL PARMESAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend spinach, basil and garlic in a food processor.
• Gradually add oil and parmesan cheese.
• Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
• In a seperate bowl, blend cream and feta cheeses.
• In a serving dish, spread half of the cheese mixture.
• On top of this, spread the tomato paste, and then the spinach mixture.
• Spread the remaining cheese mixture on top.
• Refrigerate before serving.

TOMATO BASIL CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend Ingredients together in a food processor and spread on bread, bagels, or crackers.