5 spread make ahead Recipes

philadelphia cream cheese spread (use herb and garlic flavour), shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, green onions, finely chopped, hot sauce (optional), ground walnuts

green onion, finely chopped (about 2 medium), egg, lightly beaten, philadelphia cream cheese spread, greek feta cheese, crumbled, frozen spinach, thawed, well drained, sheets phyllo pastry, thawed, divided, butter, melted divided

extra-virgin olive oil, sliced onions, balsamic vinegar, currants, salt, freshly ground pepper, baguette, creamy goat cheese, preferably reduced-fat, olivada (black olive spread), roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, arugula leaves, make ahead tip : the onion jam (step 1) can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.

cream cheese (softened , light cream cheese works just fine), goat cheese, garlic clove, minced, dried oregano or 4 tsp fresh oregano, black pepper, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, sun-dried tomato packed in oil (cut into slivers for garnish) (optional), leaves fresh basil (for garnish, optional, optional ) (optional) or 2 -3 oregano sprigs (for garnish) (optional), loaves french bread, sliced thin (or crackers)