Savory Basil Slice-And-Bakes Recipe

Name: Savory Basil Slice-And-Bakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1 cup butter (2 sticks); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; ¼ cup prepared pesto sauce; ¼ cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped; 1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped almonds or 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup whole pine nuts; kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup prepared pesto sauce
¼ cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped almonds or 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup whole pine nuts
kosher salt

1
Sift together flour, peppers and salt.
2
Stir in cheese.
3
Combine butter and cream cheese; using a mixer, beat until well combined.
4
Add pesto and mix well.
5
Add flour mixture, basil leaves and nuts.
6
Mix well.
7
Divide dough in half and roll into logs 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
8
Roll each log in kosher salt.
9
Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm.
10
If baking later, freeze shaped dough and defrost slightly before baking.
11
Preheat oven to 350F
12
Slice dough 1/4-inch thick.
13
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
14
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until edges are golden.
15
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
16
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a week, or freeze up to a month.

1175

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Savory Basil Slice-And-Bakes 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.

Savory Basil Slice-And-Bakes

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