Recipes

Basil Parmesan Spread

Name: Basil Parmesan Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh spinach; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste

4.7

(47)

36 Reviews

5 Photos

Serve this yummy, zingy dip with crackers or bread at your next party. An exciting basil, Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomato paste mixture is spread inside creamy cheese layers. It's best when chilled overnight before serving.

Recipe by Cartha Siddiqui

Updated on August 8, 2022

5

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste

Directions

In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260	Calories
23g	Fat
3g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 628mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 290mg	22%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 99mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.