Appetizers

Hot Swiss and Almond Spread

photo by:kraft

A creamy spread of Swiss cheese, cream cheese, green onion, nutmeg and toasted almonds is baked and served hot with crackers for a delicious appetizer.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

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What You Need

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

1-1/2

cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese

1/3

cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

Tbsp. chopped green onion

1/8

tsp. ground nutmeg

1/8

tsp. pepper

1/2

cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted, divided

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix cheeses, dressing, onion, nutmeg, pepper and 1/3 cup of the almonds until well blended.

SPREAD into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

BAKE 15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Garnish with chopped red pepper, if desired. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Savor this tasty spread. Each 2-Tbsp serving goes a long way on flavor.

How to Toast Almonds

Microwave 1 tsp. butter or margarine in 9-inch microwavable pie plate on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted. Add almonds; toss lightly. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before using as directed.

Use Your Microwave

Assemble as directed. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 6 minutes or until Swiss cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring after 4 minutes. (Do not overcook.) Stir before serving. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Serve as directed.