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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (29g) Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 105		(89%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 11.7g	18%
	Saturated Fat 5.3g	26%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 24mg		8%
Sodium 67mg		2%
Potassium 54mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	1%
	Sugars 0.2g
Protein 2.6g		5%
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Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread

Recipe #38128 | 15 min | 10 min prep

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By: Aroostook
Aug 23, 2002

This is a great dip to serve with slices of raw baby zucchini, carrots, celery or snack crackers.

SERVES 10 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Directions

1
Set out cream cheese until softened.
2
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
4
Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
5
(Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
6
Add and stir in the walnuts.
7
Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.

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From: mensan98th

On Nov 18, 2007

Our guests loved this spread! Fresh basil out of the backyard made all the difference. Very easy to make ahead of time. We toasted the walnuts in a skillet rather than in the oven, but that is the only change we made. Next time, we're doubling the recipe.

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From: Chicagopm

On Aug 22, 2004

I made this yesterday morning to serve as an appetizer for my dinner guests. It is really delicious! I made this exactly as written and I wouldn't change a thing. I liked the "hints" of garlic, basil and lemon in this recipe. The proportions of thses ingredients were just right for my tastes. I served this with assorted crackers last night (I am eating leftovers on a toasted bagel as I write this). Thank you for this recipe! I will definitely be making this one again!!!

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From: PixieDust

On Oct 16, 2002

I made this to serve at a women's luncheon. I served it spread on cucumber slices. Wonderful flavor. The basil really makes this special. The walnuts add that heavenly crunch and flavor. There are so many things this will go well with. Thanks for a very versatile spread.

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From: Derf

On Aug 26, 2002

This spread made an excellent appetizer!! We did double the garlic, used it smashed. Served it in celery, cut into 1 inch lengths. The crunch of the celery went well with the crunch of walnuts, the choice of basil, lemon, walnuts and cream cheese was a great combination of flavours. Another time I think I would double the basil. Thanks for a keeper we will use again Barbara!!

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