LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 28 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tubs (8 oz. each) whipped cream cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds*
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
Keebler® Town House Toppers® Original Crackers
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Keebler® Town House® Original Crackers

Steps:

  • Line 3-1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
  • In food processor bowl combine basil, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
  • Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.

Rezaull Karim
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


xeren ff
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. It's always a hit at parties.


King Sem
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


BHUPAL KARKI
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Hebatallatamem Roshdy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


memes by McDonalds
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Kristi Johnson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Nevaeh Bluford
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. It's always a hit at parties.


Jean Aguilar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Kansadha Nicholas
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Krista jones
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


king lover12
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fayomi Favour
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I wasn't sure how I would like this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to use up leftover cream cheese.


Carrese Cunningham
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mddin Islam
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I love the pop of color that the basil gives this dish. It's so visually appealing.


Eniel LORMERO
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack. I often make it when I'm short on time.


Adriana Sosa
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors all work so well together.


Thomas Walker
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This is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sugar-Baash Adnaan
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it as a dip, a spread, and even a filling for sandwiches.


Ruby Wilson
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This layered basil cheese spread was a hit at my last party! It's so easy to make and always disappears quickly.