Swamp Monster Recipe
Pesto, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomato, goat cheese, bacon, balsamic glaze
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Ingredients
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Pesto Base
Main Ingredients
Method
Pesto Preparation
- 1
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- 3
Season the Pesto
Add salt and black pepper to taste, and pulse again to combine. Set the pesto aside.
Assembly
- 4
- 5
Slice Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds. Set aside.
- 6
Chop Sun-Dried Tomatoes
If the sun-dried tomatoes are whole, chop them into smaller pieces for easier distribution.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, spread a generous layer of pesto. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the pesto, followed by the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese.
- 8
Add Bacon and Drizzle
Crumble the crispy bacon over the top and drizzle with balsamic glaze for added flavor.