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Layered Sun-dried-tomato-and-basil Spread Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Beat 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, butter, & pepper at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
Step #2 Set aside.
Step #3 Process dried tomatoes in a food processor/blender until sliced.
Step #4 Add 1 (3-oz) package cream cheese, & 1/4 tsp salt; process until smooth, tomato paste, stopping to scrape down sides.
Step #5 Spoon into a bowl, & set aside.
Step #6 Wipe container of food processor/blender clean.
Step #7 Process garlic & next 4 ingredients in food processor/blender until sliced.
Step #8 Add Parmesan cheese, & remaining 1/4 tsp salt; pulse just until mixed, remaining 3-oz package cream cheese, stopping to scrape down sides.
Step #9 Spray a 6-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Step #10 Spread 1/2 c butter mixture evenly on bottom of springform pan.
Step #11 Layer with half of tomato mixture, 1/2 c butter mixture, & half of basil mixture; top this with 1/2 c butter mixture.
Step #12 Repeat layers with remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 c butter mixture, & remaining basil mixture.
Step #13 Top with remaining butter mixture.
Step #14 Cover up with plastic wrap; chill at least 8 hrs.
Step #15 Run a knife carefully around edge of pan to loosen sides.
Step #16 Remove sides of pan; carefully remove bottom of pan, & place layered spread on a serving tray.
Step #17 Garnish, if desired.
Step #18 Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
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