LAYERED ITALIAN DIP
Love each layer equally when you make this Layered Italian Dip. Five fabulous ingredients-cream cheese, Parmesan, pesto, roasted red peppers and mozzarella-come together in this delicious Layered Italian Dip.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix cream cheese and Parmesan until blended; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
- Top with layers of remaining ingredients.
- Bake 15 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0.6894 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
DIP FOR THE STARS
A delectable layered dip for any special occasion made with feta and cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth. Looks beautiful on the table, tastes heavenly on your tongue!
Provided by DANA COLE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the butter, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper. Process until smooth.
- Oil a medium bowl, or gelatin mold, and line with plastic wrap for easy removal. Layer the dip into the mold as follows: Sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, pesto, cheese mixture. Repeat. Pat down into the mold, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, and remove plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 234.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
PESTO-TURKEY LAYERED LOAF
This yummy sandwich is easy and travels well. Make several to feed a crowd, and use any meat, veggies and cheese you like. -Marion Sundberg, Yorba Linda, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut the top fourth off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Spread pesto on the inside of top and bottom of bread. Set top aside., In bottom of bread, layer the turkey, cheese, zucchini, tomatoes and onion. Gently press the layers together. Replace bread top and wrap tightly in foil. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 2065mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
PESTO, OLIVE, AND ROASTED-PEPPER GOAT CHEESE TORTA
Pesto, Olive, and Roasted-Pepper Goat Cheese Torta
Categories Cheese Herb Olive Pepper Appetizer Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Summer Gourmet Oscars Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 hors d'oeuvre servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain pesto in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl 15 minutes, then discard excess oil.
- Lightly oil loaf pan and line with a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to allow a generous overhang on all 4 sides.
- Blot peppers well between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Spread about one fourth (1/2 cup) of cheese evenly over bottom of loaf pan and top with all of pesto, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over pesto and spread gently to cover pesto.
- Top with chopped peppers, spreading evenly. Drop another 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over peppers and spread gently to cover peppers.
- Spread olive paste evenly on top, then drop remaining cheese by tablespoons over olive paste, spreading gently to cover olive paste. Cover pan with another sheet of plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.
- Remove plastic wrap from top of pan and invert torta onto a serving plate, then peel off remaining plastic wrap. Let torta stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
LAYERED CHEESE AND PESTO
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor bowl combine basil, grated cheese,parsley, nuts and garlic. Cover and pulse til a paste forms. With machine running, gradually add oil and process until consistency of soft butter. Bring the cream cheese and Brie to room temperature. Beat together until nearly smooth. In a small mixing bowl beat the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipping cream into the cheese mixture. Line a 3 1/2 - 4 cup mold with plastic wrap. Spread 1/4 of the cheese mix into mold. Spread 1/3 of the pesto over the cheese. Repeat layers twice more. Spread remaining cheese on top. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight. Before serving, invert the mold onto a serving plate. Remove mold and carefully peel off the plastic wrap. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers or thin slices of French bread.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO TORTA
You can make this up to three days ahead; be sure to start at least one day in advance.
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Cheese Garlic Nut Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Christmas Cocktail Party Low Carb New Year's Eve Basil Pine Nut Winter Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Finely chop garlic in processor. Add basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, oil and lemon juice. Process until well blended. Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Using on/off turns, process just until blended. Transfer pesto to medium bowl.
- Coarsely chop tomatoes in processor. Add tomato paste and process until mixture is almost smooth. Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and blend well.
- Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spray 6-cup soufflé dish with nonstick spray. Line with plastic wrap, extending plastic over sides. Spread 3/4 cup cream cheese-butter mixture evenly over bottom of prepared dish. Top with half of tomato mixture, then 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, then half of pesto mixture. Repeat layering with 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture and remaining pesto. Top with remaining cream cheese-butter mixture. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Invert torta onto platter. Peel off plastic. Garnish with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts. Serve with baguette slices.
PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
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
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.
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