Tomato-Walnut Pesto Spread |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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Whenever I bring this popular spread to parties, I know I'm going to get recipe requests. The red, green and white layers make it especially festive for Christmastime. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup prepared pesto |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. Line a 4-cup mold with plastic wrap; coat with cooking spray. Place tomatoes in bottom of mold; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, sour cream and butter until blended. In another bowl, combine walnuts and pesto. Spread cheese mixture over tomatoes in prepared mold; top with walnut mixture.
3. Bring edges of plastic wrap together over pesto; press down gently to seal. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. Open plastic wrap; invert mold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers. Yield: 2-1/3 cups.
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