Delicious Layered Cheese Loaf (No Bake) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is so good....wonderful to serve for a luncheon or a brunch, and easy to make...just unmold and cut into slices, serve with French bread slices (note: plan ahead, this loaf needs to be refrigerated 4 or more hours, overnight is even better, Taken from Southern Living Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened |
3 tablespoons milk |
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed (squeeze out any excess moisture) |
2 cups chopped fresh parsley, lightly packed |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese |
french bread, slices on the side |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and milk until smooth; set aside.
2. In a food processor, combine spinach, parsley, walnuts, oil, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings; process until smooth, add in Parmesan cheese, and blend thoroughly.
3. Line a 7-1/2 x3-1/2 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
4. Spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of pan.
5. Top with 1/2 of the spinach mixture, spread evenly.
6. Repeat layers, ending with the cream cheese mixture.
7. Cover, and refrigerate 3-4 hours, or overnight.
8. Unmold carefully, remove plastic wrap.
9. Serve with French bread- Delicious!
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