Basil Parmesan Spread Recipe

Name: Basil Parmesan Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 pkg of frozen spinach (thawed and drained well to remove excess moisture); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 8 oz cream cheese; 4 oz soft goat cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/4 thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes; 3 or so fresh garlic cloves and/or garlic salt (I use fresh crushed garlic only); 1 cup fresh basil (you can use dried basil- a 1/2 cup or so); Pepper to taste.

Servings: persons

1 pkg of frozen spinach (thawed and drained well to remove excess moisture)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz soft goat cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
3 or so fresh garlic cloves and/or garlic salt (I use fresh crushed garlic only)
1 cup fresh basil (you can use dried basil- a 1/2 cup or so)
Pepper to taste.

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1) Line a medium sized bowl with plastic wrap leaving a 4-inch overhang.
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2) In food processor or blender combine spinach, olive oil, basil, garlic and parmesan cheese. Blend until almost smooth.
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3)In a separate bowl mix the cream cheese and goat cheese until blended and smooth. (Mixing with fork will suffice.)
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4) In the bowl lined with plastic wrap, layer, in thirds, the cheese mixture and spinach. Top with walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Repeat for additional layers. When you have used all of your ingredients, fold the edge of the plastic wrap over the cheese ball. Mold into a mound. Refrigerate for at least an hour or two before serving.

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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: 1 pkg of frozen spinach (thawed and drained well to remove excess moisture), 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 8 oz cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Basil Parmesan 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.

Basil Parmesan Spread

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