Cheese with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe is a quick and elegant appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining or a casual snack. Velvety cream cheese is blended with finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a hint of garlic, and aromatic basil, then finished with a drizzle of robust extra virgin olive oil for a touch of richness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this crowd-pleasing spread pairs beautifully with crisp crackers or crusty French baguette slices. Whether for a dinner party or a quiet evening at home, this easy-to-make dish brings bold flavors to your table.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 loaf or pack French baguette or crackers
Directions
Step 1
1. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set them aside. If they are very dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes and then drain before chopping.
Step 2
2. Mince the garlic clove finely. Set aside.
Step 3
3. Place the cream cheese in a mixing bowl and let it soften at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to make it easier to spread.
Step 4
4. Gently stir the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, half of the olive oil, salt, and black pepper into the softened cream cheese until well combined.
Step 5
5. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 6
6. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the cheese mixture, then garnish with whole or chopped fresh basil leaves.
Step 7
7. Serve with slices of French baguette or crisp crackers on the side. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (589.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1879.9 |
| Total Fat 101.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 45.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 202mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3290.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 210.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.9g | |
| Protein 49.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 366.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4025.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories