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Layered Basil-Roasted Red Pepper Spread

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Layered Basil-Roasted Red Pepper Spread recipe
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The party dazzler. That's you, when you arrive on the scene with roasted red peppers and olives layered with a creamy herb spread.
time
prep:
15 min
total:
1 hr 15 min
servings
total:
1-1/2 cups spread or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each
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What You Need

1/4
cup roasted red peppers
5
 pitted black olives, chopped
1
tub (12 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
1/4
cup lightly packed fresh basil
1
clove garlic, peeled
2
Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted
 RITZ Crackers

Make It

CUT star shape from 1 pepper, using 1/2-inch cookie cutter; set aside. Chop pepper trimmings and remaining peppers; combine with olives.

USE pulsing action to blend cream cheese spread, basil and garlic in blender until smooth. Wash cream cheese tub; line with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of tub.

SPOON 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into tub; top with olive mixture and remaining cream cheese mixture. Press firmly into cup with back of spoon.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Unmold cheese spread onto plate; discard plastic wrap. Top cheese spread with nuts and pepper star. Serve with crackers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Pairs well with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Please drink responsibly.
Substitute
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.
Special Extra
For a holiday flair, serve with your favorite variety RITZ Simply Socials Crackers or RITZ Snowflake Crackers.
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