Appetizers

Warm Italiano Spread

photo by:kraft

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.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

20 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

Woven wheat crackers

Make It

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; 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.

* 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 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.

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pcacace

posted:

3/17/2014

Easy deliciouse recipe to prepare. Many of my friends have asked me for the recipe. I add a little italian dressing on the tomatoes.

browaar

posted:

9/3/2013

Great little dish!

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.

servings

total:
12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each

healthy living information

Good source of fiber

Diabetes Center

carb choices

carb choices:
1-1/2

diet exchange

1-1/2 Starch + 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.