Layered Basil Cheese Spread
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Layered Basil Cheese Spread

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Ingredients
  • 2   tubs
    (8 oz. each) whipped cream cheese
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  • 1   medium
    tomato, seeded and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
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  • 1   cup
    firmly packed fresh basil leaves
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  • 3/4   cup
    finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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  • 1/2   cup
    firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
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  • 1/4   cup
    pine nuts or slivered almonds*
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  • 2   cloves
    garlic, chopped
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  • 3   tablespoons
    olive oil
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    Keebler® Town House Toppers® Original Crackers OR
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    Crackers Keebler® Town House® Original
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Directions
1.
Line 3 1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
2.
In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
3.
In food processor bowl combine basil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
4.
Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
5.
On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.

*NOTE:
Two tablespoons KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKE crumbs may be substituted for the pine nuts or almonds.
Nutrition information
Calories 100, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 15%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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