Warm Italiano Spread

12 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“This appetizer is a showstopper - it's hard to believe it tastes even better than it looks!” - by KRAFT Shredded Cheese

Ingredients

1 (250 g) package Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese Spread, softened
1/4 cup pesto
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT 4 Cheese Italiano Shredded Cheese
Triscuit Original Crackers

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Original recipe yields 1 -1/2 cups spread

Directions

Heat barbecue to medium heat.
Place cream cheese spread on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with pesto, tomatoes and shredded cheese. Place on barbecue grate.
Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and cream cheese is softened, but still holding its shape.
Serve with crackers.

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lwood1964

Aug. 31, 2011

"This is one of my new favorite appetizers! I had a small crock (about 6" by 4") that I put the cream cheese in and spread it to the edges. I didn't bake it - just put it in the microwave. It was a ..." See morebig hit! I will definitely make it again!"

Carol

Aug. 19, 2011

"Very, very good. We used a little more pesto and baked it in the oven. The only drawback is once the pesto on top is eaten, you are left with a good bit of cream cheese. I think I will slice it, th..." See moreen top it so it goes down into the block."

Sarah Jo

Jul. 29, 2011

"This is excellent as spread on pita bread or cooked and cooled crescent roll dough as a base for a cold summer pizza, too. All you do is just combine the softened cream cheese and pesto and spread on ..." See morewhich ever dough you choose, then proceed with your choice of toppings."

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