Pesto Pepper Cheese Spread Recipes

LAYERED PESTO CHEESE SPREAD

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Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine pesto and Parmesan cheese. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture, pesto mixture and sun-dried tomatoes in prepared bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

Steps:

Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD

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This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained
Assorted crackers and vegetables

Steps:

Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PESTO AND RED PEPPER SPREAD

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Need an appetizer that's as zesty as it is pretty? This creamy spread, with its Dijon mustard and layers of beautiful red peppers, will fit that bill.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Meal Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes about 1-2/3 cups spread or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and six crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup roasted red peppers, well drained, chopped
woven wheat crackers

Steps:

Beat cream cheese, pesto and mustard with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Place half of the cream cheese mixture in 2-cup plastic wrap-lined bowl; press cream cheese mixture firmly into bowl. Top with peppers. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture, spreading to edge of bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
Unmold cream cheese mixture onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Serve as a spread for the crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICHES

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These easy sandwiches are great for game day! They're tasty, and also so easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event. Colleen Sturma - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six slices

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over six slices of toast; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over remaining toast; place over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

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Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Goat Cheese Basil Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

4 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 ouncres cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup pesto

Steps:

Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

3 PEPPER CHEESE SPREAD

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Make and share this 3 Pepper Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories Spreads

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
2 tablespoons canned chopped jalapeno peppers, drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Ritz cracker

Steps:

.Mix all ingredients except crackers, cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
Serve as a spread with the crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 110.2, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.5

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