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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or your favorite homemade version.Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina Ingredients:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
2 cups crumbled goat cheese |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 tablespoons prepared pesto |
1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers |
assorted crackers or sliced french bread baguette |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, oil, thyme and garlic.
2. Line a 1-qt. bowl with plastic wrap. Place a third of the cheese mixture in bowl; top with pesto, half of the remaining cheese mixture, the peppers and remaining cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
3. Invert cheese mixture onto a serving plate; discard plastic wrap. Serve with crackers. Yield: 3 cups.
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