Spinach Pesto Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Spinach Pesto Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1 cup frozen chopped spinach; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, trimmed; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Italian cheese blend); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup frozen chopped spinach
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, trimmed
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Italian cheese blend)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced garlic
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Toast pine nuts until golden brown on a baking dish in a preheated 325-degree oven, 6-8 minutes, or in a dry skillet, stirring constantly. Remove to a plate and let cool.
2
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and basil; cook 3 minutes, until tender (or place in a microwave-safe dish, lightly cover with plastic wrap and cook on high 2 minutes). Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water. Press to extract excess moisture.
3
Place spinach, basil, 1 cup Parmesan, shredded cheese blend, cream cheese, garlic and pepper to taste in food processor fitted with a metal blade; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
4
Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley and pine nuts on a plate. Moisten your hands with water; roll the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll in the nut mixture to coat.

512

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, trimmed, 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach Pesto Cheese Ball falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Pesto Cheese Ball

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