Salmon and pesto spread
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
1 7 1/2-ounce can red salmon, drained, flaked, and skin and bones
removed
1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 cup purchased basil pesto
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
fresh dill or chives (optional)
assorted crackers or bread
1. Line the bottom and sides of a 7 1/2x3 1/2x2-inch loaf pan with
plastic wrap; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl stir together salmon, the 4 ounces cream cheese,
and the 2 teaspoons dill. Spread salmon mixture evenly in the bottom
of the prepared pan; chill for 10 minutes. Spread pesto over salmon
mixture. In the same bowl combine the 8 ounces cream cheese, butter,
the 2 tablespoons chives, and pepper. Drop by spoonfuls over pesto;
spread over pesto. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours.
3. To serve, invert loaf pan onto a serving platter; remove plastic
wrap. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. If desired,
garnish with additional fresh dill or chives. Serve with assorted
crackers or bread.
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