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

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