Baked Layered Italian Spread Recipe

Name: Baked Layered Italian Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese; ⅓ cup pesto sauce; ½ teaspoon minced roasted garlic; ½ cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup minced roasted red pepper (from the jar is fine); 2 tablespoons chopped parma ham or 2 tablespoons prosciutto (omit if making vegetarian style); ¼ cup cooked small white beans; ⅓ cup chopped black olives or ⅓ cup green olives (your choice); ⅓ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts; 1 tablespoon minced red onion; 1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese
⅓ cup pesto sauce
½ teaspoon minced roasted garlic
½ cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup minced roasted red pepper (from the jar is fine)
2 tablespoons chopped parma ham or 2 tablespoons prosciutto (omit if making vegetarian style)
¼ cup cooked small white beans
⅓ cup chopped black olives or ⅓ cup green olives (your choice)
⅓ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.", "In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, Parmesan, and Asagio; spread into the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish.", "Mix together the pesto and roasted garlic; spread in a layer over the cheeses on the dish.", "Spread the shredded mozzarella over the pesto layer, then sprinkle with the roasted red pepper.", "Mix together the Parma ham or prosciutto and the cooked white beans; set aside.", "To arrange the last layer, mentally divide the contents of the dish into three equal""pie slice"" shaped sections, then: (1) over one section, arrange the black or green olives, (2) over another section, arrange the artichoke hearts, (3) and over another layer the Parma and bean mixture.", "Sprinkle the entire dish with the onion and parsley, and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes and it's bubbly.", "Remove from oven and serve hot with dippers such as endive leaves or thin slices of toasted Italian bread.", "Notes: you can leave out the Parma ham if you want it to be vegetarian; also, this can be made up ahead of time and reheated, if necessary."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese, ⅓ cup pesto sauce, and more.

Yes, Baked Layered Italian Spread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Layered Italian Spread

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