Best Pesto Dip With Parmesan Toast Recipes

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PARMESAN-PESTO DIP



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Sure, there's chill time to consider, but the actual prep time for this gloriously creamy pesto dip with Parmesan is just five minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 1-3/4 cups or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables, crackers or chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 2 g

BASIL PESTO BREAD ROUNDS



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A very easy, versatile recipe of a pesto topping on French bread slices. One of my most requested recipes! Great for potlucks or as an accompaniment to soup or salad meals. Try them with sun-dried tomato pesto!

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
  • Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 648 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

PESTO



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Get Ina Garten's easy Pesto recipe, featuring walnuts, pine nuts and basil, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's perfect with pasta or in sandwiches.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)
5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

PESTO-TOMATO TOAST



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The basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the pesto pack a powerhouse of flavor into this easy cheesy appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 slices French bread, 1 inch thick
1/3 cup basil pesto
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread with pesto. Top with tomato. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake about 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Quick and easy! 2 ingredients + 25 minutes = yummy. You may use pre-made pesto from the store, or you can make your own (preferred) using one of the recipes on this site; try the one titled 'Easy Pesto'. A great new way to use all that basil in the garden! Serve with toasted slices of French bread.

Provided by lil deb

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY PESTO DIP



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This easy-to-make, do-ahead dip is ready for a party!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup pesto
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Cut-up raw vegetables, if desired

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients except raw vegetbles.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Serve with raw vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 65 mg

PESTO



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Basic pesto, made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like.

Provided by ANDERVAL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 59.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PESTO DIPPING OIL



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This is absolutely my favorite and easiest appetizer for entertaining. It is simply delicious with its combination of balsamic vineger, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Use it to marinate cubes of cheese and mushrooms for another simple appetizer.-Alice Schucard, Carlsbad, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 French bread baguette (1 pound), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, pesto, salt and pepper. Pour into a shallow serving bowl; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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