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Pesto Cream Cheese Bake

With the holiday season upon us, this Pesto Cream Cheese Bake is perfect to make for any pot-luck, party, or gathering. It's so simple to make and trust me, everyone will enjoy it!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basil fresh, leaves only
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 block cream cheese (low fat version not recommended)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Combine the first 5 ingredients down to the olive oil in a food processor or mini chopper and blend together to make the pesto.
  3. Put the cream cheese block on a baking tray. You can put parchment paper under the cream cheese to make the transition to the serving tray later a little easier.
  4. Spread a thick layer of the pesto on top of the cream cheese block.
  5. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until it is a little brown and bubbly on top. Serve with whole grain crackers or toast points.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Pesto Cream Cheese Bake Amount Per Serving Calories 56 Calories from Fat 45 % Daily Value* Fat 5g8%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 3mg1%Sodium 48mg2%Potassium 31mg1%Carbohydrates 1g0%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 185IU4%Vitamin C 0.7mg1%Calcium 40mg4%Iron 0.3mg2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 56
  • Calories from Fat 45
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 5g
  • 8%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Cholesterol 3mg
  • 1%
  • Sodium 48mg
  • 2%
  • Potassium 31mg
  • 1%
  • Carbohydrates 1g
  • 0%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 2g
  • 4%
  • Vitamin A 185IU
  • 4%
  • Vitamin C 0.7mg
  • 1%
  • Calcium 40mg
  • 4%
  • Iron 0.3mg
  • 2%