Basil Cheese Loaf Recipe

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Basil Cheese Loaf
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the cream cheese and Roquefort in a bowl.
  2. Mix until smooth.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Combine the spinach, parsley, basil and garlic in a bowl of a food processor.
  5. With the motor running, slowly drizzle the oil through the food tube.
  6. Continue processing until smooth.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  8. Add walnuts and Parmesan and mix well.
  9. Line a 5-1/2-x2-1/2-loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving extra wrap to hang over the sides.
  10. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture evenly.
  11. Next, spread 1/2 of the pesto mixture and arrange a layer of the sun dried tomatoes on top.
  12. Repeat the cheese, pesto and tomato layers.
  13. Finish with the remaining 1/3 cheese mixture.
  14. Wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  15. TO SERVE: Allow the loaf to come to a room temperature about 30 minutes.
  16. Invert it onto a platter and provide a cheese-slicing knife.
  17. Have a basket of crackers and bread close by.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 765.27 Kcal (3204 kJ)
Calories from fat 486.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.04g 83%
Cholesterol 93.39mg 31%
Sodium 818.82mg 34%
Potassium 489.82mg 10%
Total Carbs 50.03g 17%
Sugars 3.86g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Protein 23.9g 48%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 26%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 376mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 395.95 Kcal (1658 kJ)
Calories from fat 251.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.96g 83%
Cholesterol 48.32mg 31%
Sodium 423.65mg 34%
Potassium 253.43mg 10%
Total Carbs 25.89g 17%
Sugars 2g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.14g 32%
Protein 12.36g 48%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 26%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 194.5mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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