Appetizers

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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laline1

posted:7/12/2012

I love this recipe

Profexx

posted:4/1/2012

I loved the freshness of the basil with the spread.

astouffer

posted:1/22/2012

This was pretty simple though a little messy. I didn't have time to let it sit for an hour before shaping and was still able to get it made into a wreath without a problem. But the flavors didn't jump out at me until hours later. It really needs to sit several hours before serving. But it looks SUPER impressive and I will make it again when I have time to let it sit.

kymenasco

posted:12/28/2011

Made this for Christmas Party and everyone loved it

dobby123

posted:12/28/2011

Made for Christmas Eve & Day. It was loved by all. Both young and older.

ihopeso33

posted:12/27/2011

This recipe is awesome, it was such a great hit. I did add salami to the pepperoni to give it a little more variety! I highly recommend!

eatandrun

posted:12/18/2011

When you arrive at a party and the hostess runs for her camera to shoot your appetizer, you know you have a winner! Good thing she did, because it was eaten in a "flash"! Could not find the grated three cheese blend, substituted Kraft's shredded version, finely chopped. Next time I would make it the night before and let flavors meld. Great opportunity to get out those cute Holiday cheese spreaders!

generator245

posted:12/11/2011

I'm not really a fan of black olives. Do you think it would taste good with green olives instead or should I just omit that ingredient altogether?

jlochtefeld

posted:12/9/2011

I have never had luck with cheeseballs. Just never look like the pictures. BUT this time I had fun making it and everyone loved the look and it went! FAST!

Ellielaw2006

posted:11/23/2011

It's easy to make and is a crowd pleaser.