Best 4 Basil Parmesan Spread Recipes

BASIL PARMESAN SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
• Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.

BASIL PARMESAN SPREAD (RED, WHITE, AND GREEN CHRISTMAS APPETIZER)

Steps:

• Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 4-inch overhang.
• Combine spinach, basil, and garlic in a food processor and chop finely. Add Parmesan cheese and process until almost smooth. Keep processor running while pouring in oil; process until a smooth paste forms. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix cream cheese and goat cheese together in a bowl.
• Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the bottom of the prepared bowl. Spread 1/2 of the spinach mixture on top. Top with 1/2 of the walnuts. Add 1/2 of the sun-dried tomatoes. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture, spinach mixture, walnuts, and tomatoes, ending with cheese mixture. Fold plastic overhang on top and gently push down to compress layers.
• Refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to 3 days. Unfold plastic top and invert bowl onto a serving plate. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

PARMESAN, CAPER AND BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Add cheeses to a bowl and blend well using a wooden spoon.
• Add capers and basil. Mix together.
• Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

BASIL PARMESAN SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Line 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap, leaving 4-inch overhang. 2. Combine spinach, basil and garlic in processor and chop finely. With machine running, gradually add oil through feed tube. Add parmesan and process until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Stir cream cheese and goat cheese in a medium bowl until well blended. Spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture in bottom of prepared bowl. Spread 1/2 of spinach mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle with half of the walnuts. 4. Arrange 1/2 of the tomatoes over. 5. Drop 1/3 of cream cheese mixture by spoonfuls over tomatoes. 6. Carefully spread to cover evenly. Repeat layering with remaining spinach mix, walnuts, tomatoes and cream cheese. 7. Fold plastic overhang over top of spread. Press gently to compact. Refrigerate overnight (can be made 3-days ahead of time).Unfold plastic on top and invert spread onto a plate. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for 30 - minutes. Serve with crackers and breads.