Antipasto Wreath

photo by:kraft

Pepperoni and olives folded into two kinds of cheese: yum. Dress them up with roasted peppers and fresh basil and you have a festive app that's holiday party-ready.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

26 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

3/4

cup chopped OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni

1/2

cup KRAFT 100% Grated Three Cheese Blend

1/4

cup chopped black olives

Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers, divided

Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Fresh basil leaves

RITZ Crackers

Make It

MIX first 5 ingredients and 2 Tbsp. peppers until well blended. Shape into 16-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Form into wreath shape on large plate.

TOP with remaining peppers and parsley. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.

Make Ahead

Cheese spread can be stored in refrigerator up to 24 hours before shaping into wreath.

Special Extra

Sprinkle plate with additional chopped parsley before topping with cheese spread.

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Lorraine Smith

posted:12/23/2010

Fantastic and easy! I made copies of this recipe for a Christmas Party and not only was the Wreath gone within 15 minutes but all copies of the recipe were gone as well.

a cook

posted:12/21/2010

Beautiful presentation. Mild taste which is perfect for bringing to a social function - everyone can enjoy it. I am definitely making this again as the first time, it wowed my ladies book club! Thanks!

tritter01