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Basil Parmesan Spread
serves 10
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (4 oz) package feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1. Wash hands and work area.
2. 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.
3. Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a
medium bowl.
4. 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 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. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.
Serve this yummy, zingy dip with crackers or bread at your next party. It’s best when chilled overnight before serving.
Naan Bread Margherita Pizza with Prosciutto
(This recipe was featured at our July Saturday Sampler, Beyond Basic Basil.)
1 large roma tomato, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
Salt & ground black pepper to taste
1 green onion, sliced
1 slice prosciutto ham, sliced
1 clove garlic finely chopped
6 leaves fresh basil, roughly chopped
8 slices mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Substitute naan bread for pizza dough and top with
mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and prosciutto creating
a quick and easy dinner.
1. Wash hands and work area.
Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Place naan breads on the prepared baking sheet; brush each naan with olive oil.
Spread green onion and garlic over each naan. Arrange 4 slices mozzarella cheese
onto each naan; top with tomato slices. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
Top tomato layers with prosciutto, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake in preheated oven until pizza is crispy on the edges and cheese is melted,
about 8 minutes. Turn on oven’s broiler and broil until cheese is lightly browned and
bubbling, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.
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