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Basil Party Spread

With a vibrant green color and creamy consistency, this pesto-inspired dip gets its great flavor from Morton® Nature’s Seasons® Seasoning Blend, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Time

Prep: 25

Serves

1 1/2 cups

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 2 cups loosely packed spinach leaves
  • 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Morton® Nature's Seasons® Seasoning Blend
  • Bread cubes or assorted crackers

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

In food processor, combine spinach, basil, and garlic; process until finely chopped. Slowly add oil through feed tube.

Step 2

Add parmesan cheese, pine nuts and cream cheese, process until almost smooth. Season with Morton® Nature’s Seasons® Seasoning Blend.
Serve with bread cubes or assorted crackers.

Step 3

For best flavor, serve at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover spread.

Tips For Success

1. Serve mixture in hollowed-out bread loaf, or red or yellow peppers.
2. For Pizza Pizzazz: Substitute Basil Party Spread for pizza sauce on pizza dough or foccacia.
3. For Sandwich Sensations: Spread warm pita halves with Basil Party Spread before stuffing with fresh, chopped vegetables.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Salt
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