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    Cheesy Easy Pesto Dip

    Published: Sep 18, 2017 · Modified: Jun 22, 2021 by Jenn · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make this Cheesy (Easy!) Pesto Dip for your next potluck, tailgate, or gathering. The savory flavor of HemisFares Pesto combined with warm cheeses makes a wonderful comfort food to enjoy as the weather cools off.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    Cheesy Easy Pesto Dip

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    Ingredients:
    4 oz cream cheese, softened
    1 cup mozzarella cheese, plus extra for cheesy topping (optional)
    ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
    ¼ cup sour cream
    2 Tablespoons HemisFares Pesto Genovese or HemisFares Red Pesto

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    You can find both HemisFares Pesto Genovese and HemisFares Red Pesto at your local Kroger.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    If you’re serving a crowd, bake up two of these easy pesto dips and let guests vote on which flavor they like best!

    Directions
    Preheat oven to 400F
    Combine all ingredients until smooth and well-incorporated.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    Fold out the mixture into a oven-proof serving dish and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    Cheesy Easy Pesto Dip
     
    Recipe Type: Appetizer
    Author: Jenn
    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. Comfort food at its finest!
    Ingredients
    • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, plus extra for cheesy topping (optional)
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 Tablespoons HemisFares pesto
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 400F
    2. Combine all ingredients until smooth and well-incorporated.
    3. Fold out the mixture into a oven-proof serving dish and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned.
    4. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
     
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    Enjoy with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

    For more information on HemisFares you can check out their website HemisFaresFinds.com or facebook.com/Hemisfares

    Makes this easy pesto dip for your next potluck, tailgate or gathering. The savory flavor of pesto combined with warm cheeses make a wonderful comfort food.

     

    Red Pesto Cheese Dip

    Jenn
    Warm cheese make this hot cheese dip recipe a delicious comfort food for potlucks and gatherings.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizers
    Calories 223 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese plus extra for cheesy topping (optional)
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 Tablespoons red pesto

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400F
    • Combine all ingredients until smooth and well-incorporated.
    • Fold out the mixture into an oven-proof serving dish and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and browned.
    • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
    Keyword cheese dip, cream cheese dip, hot cheese dip, hot dip recipe, italian dip, pesto dip
    Nutrition Facts
    Red Pesto Cheese Dip
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 223 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 53mg18%
    Sodium 337mg15%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 9g18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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