Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (8-oz) block fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup (1 1/3 oz) shredded provolone cheese
3 tbsp light mayonnaise
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic
2 tbsp commercial pesto, divided
1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
36 (1/4-inch- thick) slices diagonally cut italian or french bread baguette
3/4 cup bottled or homemade marinara sauce

Directions:

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
Line a 10-ounce custard cup, small bowl, or 1-cup glass measuring cup with plastic wrap. Spread one-third of cheese mixture into bottom of prepared cup. Top with 1 tablespoon pesto, spreading to cover cream cheese mixture. Repeat procedure with one-third cheese mixture and remaining pesto; top with remaining cheese mixture. Tap cup gently against countertop to compact the layers. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours or overnight.
Uncover and invert spread onto a serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle sliced basil over top of spread. Serve with baguette slices and marinara sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	14.57 Kcal (61 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.81g	1%
Cholesterol	1.14mg	0%
Sodium	140.17mg	6%
Potassium	38.93mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.22g	0%
Sugars	0.78g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	1%
Protein	0.5g	1%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	13mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.72 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.43g	1%
Cholesterol	7.68mg	0%
Sodium	940.19mg	6%
Potassium	261.11mg	1%
Total Carbs	8.19g	0%
Sugars	5.21g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	1%
Protein	3.36g	1%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	1%
Calcium	87.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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