Basil Parmesan Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 1 C. chopped fresh spinach
- 1 C. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 C. olive oil
- 1 C. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 4 oz. pkg. feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato paste
Directions
Blend the spinach, basil and garlic in a food processor. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl. Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium-serving dish to serve.
Yield: 10-12 servings
