Appetizers

Warm Italiano Spread

photo by:kraft

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

time

prep:

5 min

total:

15 min

servings

total:

12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese

1/4

cup pesto

plum tomato, chopped

1/4

cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

TRISCUIT Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Crackers

Make It

HEAT grill to medium heat.

PLACE unwrapped Neufchatel cheese on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with next 3 ingredients.

PLACE foil on grill; 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 spread with crackers.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Prepare in Your Oven

Prepare this recipe year-round, by baking in a 375ºF oven for 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.

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k1k2k3

posted:1/7/2013

This was really good! Will definitely make it again sometime!

a cook

posted:10/23/2012

I made this for a "creepy" Halloween food party. I called it snot sauce and made bread sticks into fingers with sweet red pepper "finger nails". Snot sauce with garlic fingers. It was a hit! Very delicious!

a cook

posted:8/24/2012

Absolutely delicious made exactly as written! Easy as can be. Triscuits in assorted flavors went well with this.

Lechilds

posted:8/20/2012

Sooooo Good! I have made this twice and it has been a huge hit each time!!

BCotney

posted:8/7/2012

This is yummy and very easy to make. Only a small portion made it off the grill! Had to sample it as soon as it bagan melting. It was a big hit.

heavymetalannie

posted:10/15/2011

What a tasty recipe. I use basil pesto on half and sundried tomatoe pesto on the other,my boyfriend and I loved it! Thank you Kraft

Marnee

posted:8/25/2011

Delisioso

Roset1204

posted:7/19/2011

This is a great dip!!! I have made this twice and each time everyone raved....and it was completely gone! I used Wheat Thins Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil. This is so easy and a true crowd pleaser! You won't be disappointed.

a cook

posted:7/13/2011

MAKE IT!! Awesome, everyone loved it! I also added some chopped green onions & hot pepper. Tortilla chips work if no crackers on hand.

mxkely

posted:7/8/2011

Just made this dip for the 4th of July celebration. Everyone enjoyed it and it was finished off quickly. It's a great recipe for a cook out. I would definitely make again, especially if camping. Otherwise there are tastier appetizer recipes for cooking in. It was just a bit bland.