Italian Layered Spread

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   ["Cream the cream cheeze with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until well blended.", "Spread this mixture at the bottom of a 9"" quiche.", "In a small pan pour just enough oil about 2 teaspoons just so you can soften up the peppers slightly.", "You don't want them to brown, just saute a few seconds.", "Lay and drain on a paper towel to absorb any access oil and let cool while preparing the rest.", "Layer 1/3 cup pesto*, the jar of pimentos or the red fried peppers, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese over the cream cheese mixture.", "Bake at 350* for 15 min.", "or until the mixture is heated through.", "Serve with crackers orsliced Italian bread.", "I found that Italian toast was outstanding with it by Nonni's.", "*Notice- if you want to make the recipe for the frozen pesto, you can make it and whatever you do not use for this recipe you can freeze the rest for a later recipe.", "I find the pesto cubes are great in a pinch even for a quick tomato sauce or to liven up a sauce.", "**Youcan assemble this a day ahead, cover with plastic and heat and serve the next day as well.", "Enjoy.", "this is so easy!"]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.