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Basil Parmesan Cheese Spread
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4-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
Blend the spinach, basil and garlic in a food processor. 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.
YIELD: 10-12 Servings
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