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    Pesto Crescent Twists With Feta Spread


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    Recipe Introduction


    Source of Recipe

    Julia (Judy) Wood

    List of Ingredients















    Twists:
    2 (8-ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
    1/2 cup purchased pesto
    2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts


    Spread:
    1/4 cup sour cream
    4 ounces (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese
    1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon purchased pesto






    Recipe



    Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.

    Unroll 1 can of dough onto cutting board or sheet of waxed paper. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll to form 13-by-7-inch rectangle.

    In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup pesto and walnuts; mix well. Spread mixture over dough.

    Unroll remaining can of dough. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll to form 13-by-7-inch rectangle. Carefully place dough rectangle over pesto and walnut filling. Cut filled dough in half crosswise to make two 7-by-61/2-inch pieces. Cut each half into 8 strips. Twist each strip tightly; place on greased cookie sheets.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 14 to 19 minutes or until golden brown.

    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine sour cream, feta cheese and cream cheese; mix until well blended. Place in small serving bowl. In another small bowl, combine oil and 1 teaspoon pesto. Drizzle over cheese mixture. With tip of knife, stir to marble. Serve warm twists with spread. Store any remaining spread in refrigerator.

 

 

 


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