Snacks & Desserts
Nutty Broccoli Spread
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Makes:
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2
C. |
4
C. |
6
C. |
8
C. |
10
C. |
12
C. |
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Ingredients: |
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Broccoli;
frozen, chopped |
10
oz. |
20
oz. |
30
oz. |
40
oz. |
50
oz. |
60
oz. |
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Cream
cheese |
4
oz. |
8
oz. |
12
oz. |
16
oz. |
20
oz. |
24
oz. |
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Parmesan
cheese, grated |
1/2
C. |
1
C. |
1
1/2 C. |
2
C. |
2
1/2 C. |
3
C. |
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Garlic
powder |
1/2
t. |
1
t. |
1
1/2 t. |
2
t. |
2
1/2 t. |
1
T. |
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Basil
flakes, dried |
1/2
t. |
1
t. |
1
1/2 t. |
2
t. |
2
1/2 t. |
1
T. |
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Walnuts,
chopped |
1/4
C. |
1/2
C. |
3/4
C. |
1
C. |
1
1/4 C. |
1
1/2 C. |
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Lemon
juice |
1
T. |
2
T. |
3
T. |
1/4
C. |
1/4
C. + 1
T. |
1/4
C. + 2
T. |
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Italian
bread, large loaf |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Assembly
Directions:
Cook
broccoli according to package directions.
Drain well.
Place broccoli in food processor or blender.
Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic
powder and basil.
Process until mixed but do not over blend. Add nuts and process 3-5 more seconds.
Freezing
and Cooking Directions:
To
freeze spread only, scoop it into a freezer bag or
container. Seal and freeze.
To
serve, thaw mixture. Cut bread loaf in half lengthwise or cut into one inch
crosswise slices.
Spread the mixture over the cut surfaces of
the loaf or on top side of the slices. Bake at 350 degrees until spread is hot, about 10-15 minutes.
Cut loaf and serve.
To freeze spread and bread together, cut loaf in half lengthwise. Spread half the mixture on each half of loaf. Cover surface of spread with a layer of plastic wrap. Place both halves back together. Wrap well in foil, then freeze.
To serve, thaw wrapped bread. Separate the halves and carefully REMOVE THE PLASTIC WRAP. Bake in a 350 degrees oven until spread is hot, about 10-15 minutes. Cut and serve.
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