Zesty Pesto Cheese Spread


Course : Spreads
Serves: 3 1/4 cups spread
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Ingredients:


16 ounces cream cheese softened

1 Cup mozzarella cheese shredded

1 Cup basil or parsley chopped fresh

1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese grated

1/2 Cup pine nuts toasted

1/3 Cup Dijon mustard

1 Clove garlic
 

Preparation / Directions:


* To toast pine nuts, place nuts on baking sheet. Bake at 350 Degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden or microwavable dish on HIGH(100%) 1 minute. Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, mustard and garlic in food processor. Cover and process until smooth and well blended. Spoon pesto spread into serving bowl or crock. Spread on crackers or serve with vegetable crudites Serving Variations: Pesto spread may also be piped into cherry tomatoes using pastry bag fitted with decorative tip. Or, use as filling in rolled flour tortillas Prep time: 15 minutes


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