Spinach Appetizer Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Ricotta cheese
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. dried or fresh basil
1/4 tsp. salt
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp. oil
3 eggs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 (9 oz.) Green Giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained

Preparation

In food processor, blend first 7 ingredients.
Process until smooth.
In bowl, combine with rest of the ingredients.
Blend well!
Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan and bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes.
Garnish top with fresh parsley snips and pimento. Serve warm with crackers.
Makes 5 1/2 cups.