Greek Cheese Torta

(from Heather Hulsey’s recipe box)

If desired, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper can be substituted for the Greek Rub.

Source: The Pampered Chef

Serves 32 people

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French baguette
  • garlic or olive oil
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 2 packages (8oz. each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Greek Rub
  • 8 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. eheat the oven to 375. Cut baguette into 1/4 inch thick slices. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a large round stone with handles. Spray with oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Remove from oven to a cooling rack, cool completely.

  2. 2) Line a small colander with paper towels. Place spinach into colander; wrap in paper towels and press until almost dry. Place cream cheese into a bowl; microwave on high 30 seconds or until softened. Stir in spinach and rub; mix well. Add feta cheese; stir until well blended.

  3. 3) Finely dice tomatoes using a paring knife. Line a small bowl with plastic wrap; spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture evenly over bottom. Top with tomatoes, forming an even layer. Spread remaining cheese mixture over tomatoes.

  4. 4) To serve, invert torta onto serving platter. Remove plastic wrap. Press pistachios onto top of torta. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

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