Warm Italiano Spread

Name: Warm Italiano Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese; 1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread; 1 plum tomato , chopped; 1/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend; woven wheat cracker s

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

10
min.

Total Time

20
min.

Servings

12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each

Flavorful pesto, fresh plum tomatoes and warm, melty cheese: This super-easy warm cheese spread is exactly what your guests are looking to dig into.

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1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
woven wheat crackers

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Heat grill to medium heat.
Place unwrapped Neufchatel on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with next 3 ingredients. Place foil on grill grate; cover with lid.
Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.
Transfer foil to platter. Serve cheese spread with crackers.

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* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

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How to Prepare in Your Oven

Prepare this recipe year-round by baking it in a 375ºF oven 12 to 14 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.

Substitute

No heavy-duty foil on hand? Just use a double layer of regular foil instead.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with cracked pepper and olive oil woven wheat crackers.

Servings

12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each

Healthy Living

Good source of fiber
Generally Nutritious
Diabetes Center

Diabetes Center

Carb Choices: 1-1/2 Carb Choice

Diet Exchange

1-1/2 Starch
1-1/2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

This flavorful snack or appetizer, made with better-for-you products, can fit into a healthful eating plan. And as a bonus, the crisp crackers are a good source of fiber.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	190

Total fat	10g
Saturated fat	3g
Cholesterol	15mg
Sodium	340mg
Carbohydrate	21g
Dietary fiber	4g
Sugars	1g
Protein	5g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	4 %DV
Vitamin C	0 %DV
Calcium	4 %DV
Iron	8 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.