Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread

Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread, an easy appetizer recipe with cheese, sundried tomatoes, basil, and garlic and great for the Super Bowl or Tailgating!

Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread for my last day of my quick and easy spreads that are perfect for your Super Bowl parties, potlucks, and get-togethers!  Hope you enjoyed the previous three including the Rosemary, Lemon, & Feta Spread, Blue Cheese, Bacon, & Onion Spread, and Caribbean Shrimp Spread.  Today’s Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread is just as quick and easy and ready in minutes!  Next week I hope to have a few Valentine’s Day inspired recipes and maybe a cocktail for you!

Only 5 ingredients (plus salt/pepper if desired) in this Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread including cream cheese, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, shredded Italian blend cheese, and garlic.

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Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread

Quick and easy appetizer great for any party!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Yield 8 -12 (makes about 1 cup)

Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

 

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• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Serving suggestions: vegetables, crackers, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, etc.

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl mix together cream cheese, Italian blend cheese, tomatoes, basil, and garlic until well combined (or place in a food processor and process several times until just combined). Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to make it easy to combine. Instead of mixing by hand, you can also place the ingredients in a food processor and process until just combined.

SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: You can use light/lowfat cream cheese and shredded cheese.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keywords: easy homemade snack, simple tomato spread

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(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)

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About Lisa Huff

Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites.