Barilla 3 Cheese & Basil Pesto Dip

Easy and delicious appetizer, that can be whipped up in a pinch.

This recipe contains basil pesto, provolone cheese, olive oil (extra virgin), cheese (ricotta), cream cheese, parsley (italian), fresh basil, crackers (ritz)

4 Servings

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. basil pesto
• 2 oz. provolone cheese, diced
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tbsp. italian parsley, chopped
• 1 - 2 tbsp. fresh basil, for garnish
• 1/2 pkg(s) crackers and/or breadsticks, for serving

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2. In a small bowl combine, ricotta, provolone, and cream cheese then place into a small cast iron skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until melted and bubbling.
• 3. Remove the cast iron skillet from the oven and top with pesto.
• 4. Garnish with basil and serve with breadsticks or crackers.