Basil Parmesan Spread (Red, White, and Green Christmas Appetizer) recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed, coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (4 ounce) log Montrachet goat cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced

Nutrition Info

286.5 calories
carbohydrate: 3.3 g
cholesterol: 50.8 mg
fat: 26.5 g
fiber: 0.7 g
protein: 10.1 g
saturatedFat: 12 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 342.8 mg
sugar: 0.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 4-inch overhang.

  2. Combine spinach, basil, and garlic in a food processor and chop finely. Add Parmesan cheese and process until almost smooth. Keep processor running while pouring in oil, process until a smooth paste forms. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Mix cream cheese and goat cheese together in a bowl.

  4. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the bottom of the prepared bowl. Spread 1/2 of the spinach mixture on top. Top with 1/2 of the walnuts. Add 1/2 of the sun-dried tomatoes. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture, spinach mixture, walnuts, and tomatoes, ending with cheese mixture. Fold plastic overhang on top and gently push down to compress layers.

  5. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to 3 days. Unfold plastic top and invert bowl onto a serving plate. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

Colorful appetizer spread for Christmas or holiday parties. Serve with assorted crackers and/or bread.

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