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This spread is very
addicting! Serve it as a topping for bread (crostini), tossed with pasta, on
a baked potato, spooned over fresh sliced tomatoes, topping for a pizza, or
as an appetizer spread -
the possibilities are endless.
Check out my
Appetizer Recipes for more great
cooking ideas.
Parmesan-Asiago Spread or Topping Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Dips & Spreads,
Cheese
Yields:
3 1/2 cups
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients:
8 ounces Parmesan cheese, broken into small 1/2-inch chunks
8 ounces Asiago cheese, broken into small 1/2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon minced
garlic
1 teaspoon freshly-ground
black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped
basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or scallions
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin
olive oil
Preparation:
Place Parmesan and Asiago
cheese chunks into a food processor; process about 10
seconds or until cheese breaks into small granules. Add
garlic, pepper, basil, green onions, pepper flakes, and
olive oil to the bowl of a food processor; process until
mixed in.
Transfer the topping to a sealed container and
refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature
before serving.
Yields approximately 3 1/2 cups.
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