Appetizers

Easy-Bake Cheese & Pesto

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Baked brie lovers will appreciate this easy-to-make variation of the traditional warm cheese treat.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

12 servings.

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What You Need

can (4 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Tbsp. pesto

Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers

egg, lightly beaten

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Unroll dough on lightly greased baking sheet; firmly press seams together to form 12x4-inch rectangle.

CUT cream cheese horizontally in half with sharp knife. Place one of the cream cheese pieces on half of dough; top with 1 Tbsp. of the pesto and the peppers. Cover with remaining cream cheese piece; spread top with remaining 1 Tbsp. pesto. Brush dough with egg; fold in half to completely enclose filling. Press edges of dough firmly together to seal. Brush top with any remaining egg.

BAKE 15 to 18 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 10 min. Serve with RITZ Crackers and cut-up fresh vegetables.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

For a reduced fat version, use reduced fat refrigerated crescent dinner rolls and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and save 20 calories per serving, too. Try our healthy living version of Easy-Bake Cheese & Pesto.

Make Ahead

Make several hours ahead and store in refrigerator. Bake when needed.

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a cook

posted:9/15/2008

I tried this recipe at a friends' house and loved it. I just made it for my friends and they all went crazy over it. They figured it was complicated to make and couldn't believe when I told them how easy it is. I was in a rush so I did not put the filling but it was still great.

a cook

posted:6/20/2007

Looks and tastes like a lot of work - so easy and everyone loves it. I use neufchatel cream cheese for a light and creamy texture!

vjohnso

posted:4/5/2007

Everyone always loves this recipe. Great for parties and holidays

haeny2121

posted:1/6/2007

this is a little bit confusing to guests.

a cook

posted:11/23/2006

Awesome appetizer from Kraft foods. Always a hit!

a cook

posted:11/5/2006

I doubled the recipe I deleted the peppers added roasted garlic instead cut the cream cheese in half also used almost all of the pesto from the smallest container I could find. It was very good!!

a cook

posted:10/26/2006

The cream cheese melts!!! I can't understand how the cheese looks so good in the picture. Someone help!?

TM753

posted:5/17/2006

I LOVED this recipe! I made it for work and everyone wanted the recipe. I took mariannt's advice and cut the cheese into thirds and I think it worked better. The only difficulty that I had was getting the roll to stay together around the cheese. Easy and Tasty!

a cook

posted:5/3/2006

A big hit- even with my kids!

mariannt

posted:4/22/2006

I did like someone else suggested -- I cut the cream cheese into 3 slices instead of 2. Everyone loved it! I thought it looked ugly before I put it in the oven, but after it baked it looked great! Next time, I will try it with the lower fat cream cheese! I love this website and all the ideas!