Shelly's Recipe

ROQUEFORT CREAM CHEESE BASIL APPETIZER ROLL

Category: Spreads -- Cold

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 ounces Roquefort cheese, softened
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crackers

Beat all the cream cheese with Roquefort cheese and hot sauce at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then lightly spray the paper with cooking spray (do not use foil!). Spread cheese mixture into an 11- x 8-inch rectangle on parchment paper cover and chill 1 hour.

In a food processor process the spinach and next 4 ingredients until smooth; stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped walnuts, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Spread spinach mixture evenly over cheese rectangle.

Using the parchment paper as a guide, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Wrap in parchment paper sealing at ends and chill at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Remove paper and garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers. Serves 10