Best 2 Pesto Cheese Blossom Paula Deen Recipes

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PESTO CHEESE BLOSSOM (PAULA DEEN)



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This is a recipe from Paula Deen. I made it for a New Year's party and everyone raved. It makes a beautiful presentation when sliced. *Changed to add an additional 8 oz pkg of cream cheese per Home-By-Dawn's review. Thank you!

Provided by 2bizzy

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package sliced provolone cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
20 pistachios, shelled
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil

Steps:

  • Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top.
  • Reserving 3 slices of provolone, line the bottom and sides of the bowl with remaining provolone, overlapping slices.
  • For the cream cheese layer, process the cream cheese, pistachios, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor until blended; scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside.
  • For the pesto layer, process the basil, parsley, pine nuts and the remaining garlic clove in the food processor until blended.
  • Dissolve the salt and pepper in the olive oil and mix well.
  • With the machine running, add the oil in a fine stream.
  • Scrape this mixture into a second bowl and set aside.
  • For the tomato layer, drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil.
  • Puree the tomatoes with a small amount of the reserved oil in a food processor.
  • Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over the cheese slices lining the bowl.
  • Layer the pesto mixture, half of the remaining cream cheese mixture, the sun-dried tomato mixture and then remaining cream cheese mixture in the bowl.
  • Cover with remaining provolone.
  • Bring edges of the plastic wrap together over the top and secure with a twist tie.
  • *Freeze until firm to the touch.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and invert the mold onto a serving platter.
  • To serve, slice thinly and serve with party crackers.
  • This will keep in the refrigerator for up to three months.
  • *Note:Original recipe says to freeze until firm, but I wasn't sure how that would work out.
  • I just froze for about an hour until it was firm enough to unmold.
  • Can be store easily in the refrigerator.

PAULA DEEN'S PIMENTO CHEESE



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This Southern classic is adapted from a recipe by Paula Deen, the television chef, cookbook author and restaurateur, but pimento cheese has long been indispensable for parties, gatherings and afternoon feasts. The heat from the garlic powder and grated onion cuts through the creaminess of the cheese and mayonnaise, and the pimentos give it an unforgettable punch. Serve it with celery, or spread on your favorite crackers or sandwich bread. It's a creamy, cheesy crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, condiments

Time 10m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup packed, coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup packed, coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons minced pimentos (sweet pickled red or cherry peppers)
1 teaspoon grated onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. Add more mayonnaise as needed to make mixture hold together. Add salt and pepper to taste (it should be quite peppery) and use as a sandwich spread or a filling for celery sticks. Can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 257, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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