Layered Cheese Spread Recipes

LAYERED CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Spread Cheddar cheese into 5-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick, on serving platter; smooth side and top with small metal spatula. Sprinkle mushrooms over cheese; press lightly.
• Spread cream cheese over mushrooms; smooth side and top. Sprinkle with basil; press lightly.
• Top with Swiss-almond cheese; smooth side and top. Sprinkle bell peppers over top. Press parsley into side. Serve with crackers.

EASY LAYERED NACHO DIP

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and spread evenly in bottom of 9X13 baking dish (preferably glass).
• Spread salsa evenly over sour cream cream cheese layer.
• Sprinkle on green onions, spreading evenly.
• Top with grated cheese, spreading evenly over green onion (be sure to grate cheese on smaller grating/shredding)

7 LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Place salsa in a sieve to drain any liquid (this keeps your dip from getting runny).
• Combine refried beans and milk (or you can use the liquid from the salsa if you prefer) until smooth. Spread in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
• Combine cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning with a mixer on medium. Spread over refried beans.
• Spoon guacamole over cream cheese and gently spread. Repeat with drained salsa.
• Top with cheese, olives/tomatoes and green onions.
• Chill 1 hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Line 3-1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
• In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
• In food processor bowl combine basil, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
• Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.

LAYERED DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Spread onto a large, round serving dish. Layer with cocktail sauce. Top with avocado. Layer with tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and black olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.

SEVEN LAYER TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
• Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.