Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread Recipe

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Creamy Pesto-Cheese Spread
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 ServingPer 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.3
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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