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My friends at the office Christmas party loved the "Swiss cheese" version and asked for a copy. Now they all know how easy it is, and how little time I spent making it.

posted by

betsypider

on 12/17/2009

time

prep:

10 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

20 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

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Take 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and 1/3 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise and mix & match your recipe from these options...

cheese options	add-in choices	nut possibilities
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss	sliced green onions	PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar	OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits	PLANTERS Chopped Pecans
1 pkg. (8 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Feta, crumbled	chopped and drained canned marinated artichoke hearts	pine nuts
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack	chopped and drained roasted red peppers	chopped PLANTERS Walnuts

Then follow our 3 simple steps:

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix cheese, softened cream cheese, mayo and 1/3 cup add-ins in 9-inch pie plate or ovenproof 3-cup serving dish until well blended.

BAKE 15 min., stirring after 8 min.

TOP with 2 Tbsp. toasted nuts. Serve warm with assorted NABISCO Crackers, cocktail bread slices or cut-up fresh vegetables.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Make it Easy

Have platters of prepared dippers (cut-up vegetables, assorted NABISCO Crackers and cocktail bread slices) on hand in the kitchen, covered with plastic wrap, so you can easily replace them when they run low. Cover prepared vegetables with a damp paper towel to keep moist and fresh until ready to serve.

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts not only gives them a pleasing golden color but also intensifies their flavor and adds crunch. To easily toast nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

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betsypider

posted:12/17/2009

My friends at the office Christmas party loved the "Swiss cheese" version and asked for a copy. Now they all know how easy it is, and how little time I spent making it.

jenswitzer

posted:1/7/2008

Answer to "a cook"'s question: they do indeed list ingredients -- they provide 4 options each for cheeses, add-ins and nuts in the table displayed in the recipe!

hmaclennan

posted:11/21/2007

I'm not too much on Dips but I tried this at a shower. I Just had to make it for a party I was having. There is not enough word to say how good it was. And everyone loved it and wanted the recipt.

tigerlily46514

posted:3/7/2007

i made this, it was perfect. i followed the other poster 'donna' 's recipe,(montery jack, bacon, chives,almonds) was great. I mixed it all together, used lots of real bacon, AHEAD OF TIME, kept it in fridge, and didn't pop it into the oven til hours later, was very tasty!!

Donna8918

posted:11/17/2006

I have made this - I bet 20 times- love it & so easy & reheats wonderfully - careful using too much chedder will get runny & I generally use the almond slivers - dash of bacon bits & green onions and a montery jack base....always get tons of compliments..and give out recipe all the time!!

a cook

posted:10/28/2006

1 can artichokes, 2 C italian blend cheese, 8 oz. cream cheese, 1/3 cup mayo, 2 Tsp crushed garlic with pine nuts sprinkled on top. Excellent ratings from all.