Goat Cheese Spread

{Prep Time: 15 mins / Chill Time: 8 hrs / Difficulty: / Yields: 12-14 servings }

Ingredients:

2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened

8 oz goat cheese, softened

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 tsp fresh oregano (or 1 1/4 tsp dried oregano)

1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/4-1/2 cup pesto sauce

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

wheat thins, french bread slices, or crackers of your choice

Directions:

1. Line the bottom of an 8x4" loaf pan with plastic wrap.

2. Place the first 5 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Spread 1/3 of cheese mixture in bottom of prepared pan. Top with pesto sauce. Then, carefully spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the pesto layer.

3. Top cheese layer with sun-dried tomatoes; then top with remaining cheese mixture. Cover and chill for 8 hours before serving.

4. When ready to serve, invert pan onto a serving plate, then discard plastic wrap. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and sun-dried tomatoes, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe borrowed from Southern Living Magazine