Layered Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto make this warm dip suitable for an elegant holiday event.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
  • 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 container (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1   garlic clove, pressed
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  •  Additional chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
  •  Toasted French bread slices (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a classic batter bowl, combine half of the cream cheese and pesto; mix well using and spread over the bottom of a small oval baker.

  2. Blot excess oil from tomatoes using paper towel and dice them. Grate the Parmesan cheese, and In a clean batter bowl, combine remaining cream cheese, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, garlic pressed with a garlic press, and seasoning mix; mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over pesto mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

  3. Meanwhile, slice olives using  and finely chop the basil. Sprinkle olives and basil over dip. Garnish with additional chopped sun-dried tomatoes and serve with toasted French bread slices, if desired.

Yield:

  •   servings of 2 tablespoons

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 120, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 135 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tips:

Prepared basil pesto is often packaged in tubs and can be found near the refrigerated fresh pasta in the grocery store.

Sun-dried tomatoes are available in the condiment or Italian specialty food section of the grocery store.

Italian seasoning can be substituted for the Italian Seasoning Mix, if desired.

To toast French bread slices, preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread, cut 1/4 inch thick, on Large Round Stone with Handles. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

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