Basil Cheese Loaf Recipe

Name: Basil Cheese Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces room temp cream cheese; 4 ounces room temp Roquefort cheese; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, rinsed well and dried; 3/4 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup slivered sun-dried tomato, patted dry; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

8 ounces room temp cream cheese
4 ounces room temp Roquefort cheese
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, rinsed well and dried
3/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup slivered sun-dried tomato, patted dry
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Combine the cream cheese and Roquefort in a bowl.
2
Mix until smooth.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine the spinach, parsley, basil and garlic in a bowl of a food processor.
5
With the motor running, slowly drizzle the oil through the food tube.
6
Continue processing until smooth.
7
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
8
Add walnuts and Parmesan and mix well.
9
Line a 5-1/2-x2-1/2-loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving extra wrap to hang over the sides.
10
Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture evenly.
11
Next, spread 1/2 of the pesto mixture and arrange a layer of the sun dried tomatoes on top.
12
Repeat the cheese, pesto and tomato layers.
13
Finish with the remaining 1/3 cheese mixture.
14
Wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
15
TO SERVE: Allow the loaf to come to a room temperature about 30 minutes.
16
Invert it onto a platter and provide a cheese-slicing knife.
17
Have a basket of crackers and bread close by.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces room temp cream cheese, 4 ounces room temp Roquefort cheese, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, rinsed well and dried, 3/4 cup fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Basil Cheese Loaf 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.

Basil Cheese Loaf

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