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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
2. Mince the garlic clove finely. Set aside.
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.
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.
5. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the cheese mixture, then garnish with whole or chopped fresh basil leaves.
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
Calories |
1880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3291 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.7 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 4025 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
