Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine Recipe

Name: Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto:; 2 large yellow bell peppers; 1 cup basil leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; Cheese filling:; 2 (8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened; 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; Additional ingredients:; Fresh basil leaves (optional); 56 table wafer crackers

Servings: persons

Pesto:
2 large yellow bell peppers
1 cup basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
Cheese filling:
2 (8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Additional ingredients:
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
56 table wafer crackers

1
Preheat broiler.
2
To prepare pesto, cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skin.
3
Combine peppers and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
4
To prepare cheese filling, combine cheeses, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper in a medium bowl; stir well.
5
Line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic wrap to extend over edges of pan. Spread about 1 cup of cheese mixture in bottom of pan. Spread 1/2 cup pesto over cheese mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining cheese filling and pesto, ending with cheese filling. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
6
To serve, invert terrine onto a platter; remove plastic wrap. Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired. Serve with crackers.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto:, 2 large yellow bell peppers, 1 cup basil leaves, chopped, 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine 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.

Yellow Pepper Pesto Terrine

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