Jillie's Pesto Cheese Dip (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Jillie's Pesto Cheese Dip (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the Basil Pesto in a blender and process on high speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.
  3. Pesto Cheese Dip:
  4. Place the cream cheese on a decorative microwave-proof plate, and microwave, uncovered, on high until it begins to melt slightly, about 15 seconds.
  5. Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the cream cheese from the microwave and spoon the Basil Pesto evenly over it.
  6. Return plate to the microwave and cook, uncovered, on high until the pesto is just warm but still thick, 5 to 10 seconds.
  7. Remove the dip from the microwave and serve with crackers or chips of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 388.02 Kcal (1625 kJ)
Calories from fat 361.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.16g 62%
Cholesterol 45.25mg 15%
Sodium 264.04mg 11%
Potassium 72.84mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.09g 1%
Sugars 1.21g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 5.78g 12%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 98.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 527.62 Kcal (2209 kJ)
Calories from fat 491.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.61g 62%
Cholesterol 61.52mg 15%
Sodium 359.04mg 11%
Potassium 99.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.85g 1%
Sugars 1.64g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 1%
Protein 7.87g 12%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 134.3mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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