Kalamata Basil Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

KALAMATA OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES ON CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir together all ingredients except cream cheese, additional basil leaves and crackers.
• To serve, place softened cream cheese on serving platter. Using small metal spatula, spread cream cheese into 8-inch round. Spoon olive mixture over cheese. Serve with crackers.

FETA-KALAMATA OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. (Add just enough of the olive juice to make it easy to spread)

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.

KALAMATA AND FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• In food processor: Mix garlic Add cream cheese and milk, mix til smooth Add feta and olives, mix until loose Chill for about an hour.
• Serve with pita, crackers or veggies.

TOMATO-BASIL CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Put the cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a food processor. Process until smooth and the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Season to taste and pulse 3 times to mix evenly. Serve with toasted bagels. Can be made 1 day ahead.

KALAMATA OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Pit olives. Snip Parsley. Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and pressed garlic until smooth. Gently stir in olives.
• Spread on toasted baguette slices. If desired garnish with finely diced red bell pepper and snipped parsley.