Jillie's Pesto Cheese Dip Recipe

Name: Jillie's Pesto Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pita; Olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons lightly toasted walnut pieces; 1 cup cleaned basil leaves, tightly packed; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

4 pita
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows
2 tablespoons lightly toasted walnut pieces
1 cup cleaned basil leaves, tightly packed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil

1
Preheat a grill to high.
2
Brush the pita lightly on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Place on the grill and grill until marked on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4
Remove from the grill and cut each pita into 8 triangles.
5
Place the cream cheese on a decorative microwave-proof plate, and microwave it, uncovered, on high until it begins to melt slightly, about 15 seconds.
6
Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the cream cheese from the microwave and spoon the Basil Pesto evenly over it.
7
Return plate to the microwave and cook, uncovered, on high until the pesto is just warm but still thick, 5 to 10 seconds.
8
Alternately, place cheese in gratin dish.
9
Pour pesto over cheese.
10
Slide under broiler for 7 to 8 minutes until warm and bubbly.
11
Remove the dip and serve with grilled pita.
12
In a blender, combine all the ingredients and process on high speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.
14
(The pesto also will keep in an airtight container frozen for up to 2 months.)

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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: 4 pita, Olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 8 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Jillie's Pesto Cheese Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Jillie's Pesto Cheese Dip

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