Zesty Pesto Cheese Spread
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Course : Spreads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3 1/4 cups spread
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1         Cup           shredded mozzarella cheese
1         Cup           chopped fresh basil or parsley
1/2       Cup           grated Parmesan cheese
1/2       Cup           toasted pine nuts*
1/3       Cup           Dijon mustard
1         Clove         garlic
 

Preparation:

* To toast pine nuts, place nuts on baking sheet. Bake at 350 Degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden or microwavable dish on HIGH(100%) 1 minute. Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, mustard and garlic in food processor. Cover and process until smooth and well blended. Spoon pesto spread into serving bowl or crock. Spread on crackers or serve with vegetable crudites Serving Variations: Pesto spread may also be piped into cherry tomatoes using pastry bag fitted with decorative tip. Or, use as filling in rolled flour tortillas Prep time: 15 minutes