Best Two Cheese Pesto Spread Recipes

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LAYERED PESTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine pesto and Parmesan cheese. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture, pesto mixture and sun-dried tomatoes in prepared bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TWO-CHEESE PESTO SPREAD



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Pesto is delicious on its own. But add shredded mozzarella and cream cheese, and this app will be the talk of the party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 2 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
28 stoned wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Place basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, oil and garlic in food processor container; cover. Process until well blended. Add mozzarella cheese and cream cheese; cover. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  • Remove from refrigerator about 1 hour before serving. Serve as a spread with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

PESTO HERB SPREAD



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This is a yummy, creamy version of standard pesto that makes a great spread for get togethers. Tastes great with pita chips or sourdough bread! Sun dried tomatoes may be mixed in for a zesty tang. Add crunch by coating the finished spread with almonds.

Provided by veggigoddess

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese and pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Mix in the chives and cilantro. Continue blending until smooth. Transfer to a mold lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a wonderful spread to take to a finger food fellowship or potluck. Serve with veggies or crackers. Prep time does not include set up time in refrigerator

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup pesto sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
assorted cracker
raw vegetables

Steps:

  • Line a 5-3/4x3" loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until well blended; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter and pesto sauce until blended.
  • Gradually stir in olive oil.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan.
  • Carefully spread with 1/3 pesto mixture.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
  • Un-mold; serve with crackers and veggies.
  • NOTE: to get nice layers refrigerate first cream cheese layer until firm then top with even layer of pesto mix. Refrigerate after each layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 1.5

PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a terrific appetizer to serve when hosting an Italian-theme-meal. People may be a little hesitant to try it, but once they dip in, they won't be able to stop! -Cynthia Emshoff, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, garlic, basil and marjoram until blended. Stir in walnuts. Gradually stir in oil., Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in prepared pan. Carefully spread with a third of the Parmesan mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Unmold; serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

Steps:

  • Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
  • Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
  • Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

WARM BASIL PESTO SPREAD



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Enjoy flavorful basil pesto, fresh plum tomatoes and warm, melty cheese in this Warm Basil-Pesto Spread. Warm Basil-Pesto Spread is easy to make on the grill, fun to eat and thanks to aluminum foil, clean up is a breeze.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
woven wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Place unwrapped Neufchatel on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with next 3 ingredients. Place foil on grill grate; cover with lid.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.
  • Transfer foil to platter. Serve cheese spread with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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