Pepper, Olive & Cheese Spread

• 5 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli Provolone Cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, rosemary and/or thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper pasta or spaghetti sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
• Chopped parsley, if desired
• Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired
• Crackers or crusty bread slices

1. Cut cheese slices into strips.
2. Combine cheese strips, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, herbs and pepper in large bowl until smooth.
3. Spread cheese mixture into 6-inch circle on 9-inch serving plate.
4. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
5. Just before serving, spread pasta sauce over cheese mixture, leaving 1/2-inch around edge.
6. Top with chopped olives.
7. Garnish with parsley and rosemary, if desired.
8. Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, fresh parsley, coarse ground pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, rosemary sprigs, crackers

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2687/pepper-olive-cheese-spread (may not work)