Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese; 1/3 cup (1 1/3 ounces) shredded provolone cheese; 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 2 tablespoons commercial pesto, divided; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut Italian or French bread baguette; 3/4 cup bottled or homemade marinara sauce

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup (1 1/3 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
2 tablespoons commercial pesto, divided
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut Italian or French bread baguette
3/4 cup bottled or homemade marinara sauce

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
2
Line a 10-ounce custard cup, small bowl, or 1-cup glass measuring cup with plastic wrap. Spread one-third of cheese mixture into bottom of prepared cup. Top with 1 tablespoon pesto, spreading to cover cream cheese mixture. Repeat procedure with one-third cheese mixture and remaining pesto; top with remaining cheese mixture. Tap cup gently against countertop to compact the layers. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours or overnight.
3
Uncover and invert spread onto a serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle sliced basil over top of spread. Serve with baguette slices and marinara sauce.

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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: 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, 1/3 cup (1 1/3 ounces) shredded provolone cheese, 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread

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