Creamy Basil-Feta Spread

Name: Creamy Basil-Feta Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 cup minced fresh basil; Wheat crackers

This quick cheese spread can be made ahead and chilled or just whipped up and served immediately.#151;Jenny Rodriquez, Pasco, Washington

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup minced fresh basil
Wheat crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the feta cheese, tomatoes and basil; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish; chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 79 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Feta Dip in Taste of Home Cookbook Contest 2010/2011