Recipe

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• 2 tbsp lightly toasted walnut pieces
• 1 cup tightly packed cleaned basil leaves
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• crackers , bagel chips

• 1 Combine all the ingredients for the Basil Pesto in a blender and process on high speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• 2 Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.
• 3 Pesto Cheese Dip:
• 4 Place the cream cheese on a decorative microwave-proof plate, and microwave, uncovered, on high until it begins to melt slightly, about 15 seconds.
• 5 Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the cream cheese from the microwave and spoon the Basil Pesto evenly over it.
• 6 Return plate to the microwave and cook, uncovered, on high until the pesto is just warm but still thick, 5 to 10 seconds.
• 7 Remove the dip from the microwave and serve with crackers or chips of your choice.