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Melted Pesto Cheese Dip

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This wonderful recipe tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts. With just three ingredients and about 10 minutes, you'll have a fabulous appetizer.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, fresh if possible
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. If using packaged cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes and place in oven safe serving dish. If using fresh cheese, slice it and place in oven safe serving dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 4-6 minutes or until cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven and drop pesto by teaspoonfuls over cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese and return to oven for 1 minute. Serve with crackers. Serves 6-8
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