Pesto Cream Cheese Bake
With the holiday season upon us, this Pesto Cream Cheese Bake is perfect to make for any pot-luck, party, or gathering. It's so simple to make and trust me, everyone will enjoy it!
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil fresh, leaves only
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 block cream cheese (low fat version not recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients down to the olive oil in a food processor or mini chopper and blend together to make the pesto.
- Put the cream cheese block on a baking tray. You can put parchment paper under the cream cheese to make the transition to the serving tray later a little easier.
- Spread a thick layer of the pesto on top of the cream cheese block.
- Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until it is a little brown and bubbly on top.
Serve with whole grain crackers or toast points.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Pesto Cream Cheese Bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 48mg2%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 185IU4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.