Directions
Mix basil, lemon peel and pepper on shallow plate until well blended. Place cream cheese in basil mixture; turn to evenly coat all sides, pressing basil mixture into cream cheese to secure.
Cut cream cheese block horizontally in half; place one half on serving dish basil mixture side down. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese onto cut-side of cream cheese. Top with ham and second half of cream cheese. Serve at room temperature or microwave on high 45 seconds or until warm. Serve as a spread with crackers.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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I have never tried to grow, let alone even tasted, lemon basil before. This year, I decided to chew a small leaf of one when looking for new types of herbs to plant on my patio. It's heavenly!
In small bowl, combine broth, chopped basil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic; set aside. In medium nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
This recipe combines delicious, gooey cheese with the wonderful flavors of basil and tomato. If you already love grilled cheese sandwiches, why not give this fabulous version a try!
Try this delightful minty frosting on zucchini bread for a special treat. This page contains an amazing recipe for garden basil lime frosting.
If you grow your own herbs, make up a large batch of pesto and freeze it for future use. This is a page about make frozen pesto from home grown basil.