Good Cooks’ Recipes

This recipe came from Kraft Foods Food and Family magazine, Holiday ‘09. I’ve made it and can attest that it is delicious! It’s been a hit at two parties this year. One prepared by a friend, the other prepared by me. Wonderful both times – which is saying something if I had anything to do with it.

Layered Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Spread

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, chilled
3 Tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes in oil, well drained*
3 Tablespoons finely chopped drained canned artichoke hearts
2 Tablespoons pesto
2 Tablespoons chopped smoked almonds**
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Ritz Crackers or other snack crackers of your choice

Cut cream cheese horizontally into 3 slices using dental floss. Place 1 slice on large sheet of poastic wrap; top with tomatoes and second cream cheese slice.

Combine artichokes and pesto; spoon over second cream cheese layer. Top with remaining cheese slice, nuts and parsley. Press lightly to secure

Refrigerate 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

*I used the sundried tomatoes found in the produce section. They’re in slices and there’s no oil. I pulverized them in the food processor.

**Regular, slivered almonds work great

See a video of the making of Layered Subdried Tomato and Artichoke Spread on the Kraft Foods website.

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