When it comes to creating a warm and inviting party atmosphere, few things set the mood quite like a bowl of warm pesto dip. This delightful appetizer is a balanced blend of flavors, with the richness of pesto and the added warmth of melted cheese. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a special gathering, the flavors of warm pesto dip always hit the right note, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PESTO CHICKEN AND CHEESE DIP RECIPE
Super easy to bring together, this pesto chicken and cheese dip recipe is the perfect meal to serve up when you aren't in the mood for cooking. Simply add all the ingredients together in a casserole dish and give it a good stir, pop it in the oven until everything is melty and bubbly, and you are good to go. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggie sticks to make it a complete meal. Perfect for a movie night in, as a low-carb alternative to nachos, or a super cheesy comfort meal for the whole family.
Provided by Donna
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 2.5 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, except one cup of mozzarella and the tomatoes. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the tomatoes.
- Place the chicken mixture in the prepared casserole dish, spread it even, top with the leftover mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- Top with extra peppers, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 188 mg, Sodium 891 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY PESTO DIP
This easy-to-make, do-ahead dip is ready for a party!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients except raw vegetbles.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Serve with raw vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 65 mg
PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP
Quick and easy! 2 ingredients + 25 minutes = yummy. You may use pre-made pesto from the store, or you can make your own (preferred) using one of the recipes on this site; try the one titled 'Easy Pesto'. A great new way to use all that basil in the garden! Serve with toasted slices of French bread.
Provided by lil deb
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HOT CHEESY PESTO DIP
Hot Cheesy Pesto Dip - this super EASY appetizer is the perfect dip! Just 5 ingredients make a gooey cheesy dip full of basil and garlic pesto flavor!
Provided by Dorothy Kern
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Stir cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in cheeses and pesto. Spread cheese mixture into an oven safe baking dish that holds at least 14 ounces (an extra large ramekin will do).
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot with chips or crackers.
WARM BASIL PESTO SPREAD
Enjoy flavorful basil pesto, fresh plum tomatoes and warm, melty cheese in this Warm Basil-Pesto Spread. Warm Basil-Pesto Spread is easy to make on the grill, fun to eat and thanks to aluminum foil, clean up is a breeze.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Place unwrapped Neufchatel on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with next 3 ingredients. Place foil on grill grate; cover with lid.
- Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.
- Transfer foil to platter. Serve cheese spread with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
PESTO DIP WITH PARMESAN TOAST
"We created this recipe at my office when we had leftover mayonnaise and pesto and weren't sure what do to with them. We figured it out and fell in love with this no-fuss dip." -Laurel Churchman, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 20 servings (2-1/2 cups dip).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place baguette slices on greased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Turn slices over; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until lightly browned., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pesto, garlic powder and remaining cheese. Serve with toast slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SPRING PESTO DIP
A versatile, creamy pesto dip works wonderfully as the centerpiece on a plate full of crisp, seasonal vegetables. It takes only a few minutes to make and can also be a beautiful spread on sandwiches, such as a BLT with crisp bacon and juicy tomatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and pesto in a small bowl; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve with blanched green beans, sugar snap peas, and other crisp crudites, such as thinly sliced raw fennel, cucumbers, and radishes. Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
EASY WARM PESTO
Make and share this Easy Warm Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by children from A to Z
Categories Sauces
Time 7m
Yield 1 3/4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic into food processor.
- Pulse until paste forms, about 1 minute.
- Add cheese and olive oil and pulse until mixture is smooth.
- Place in microwave-safe bowl.
- Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes or just until hot, stirring after 1 minute.
- Serve over chicken, veal, seafood or pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681, Fat 69.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 290.1, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 12.8
Tips:
- To make the dip ahead of time, prepare it up to 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, bring the dip to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the basil, garlic, and pine nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like in this dip, but a hard cheese like Parmesan or Romano will give it a more robust flavor.
- If you want a spicier dip, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Serve the dip with your favorite dippers, such as crackers, bread, vegetables, or tortilla chips.
Conclusion:
Warm pesto dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, flavorful, and can be made ahead of time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this warm pesto dip a try. You won't be disappointed!
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