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Warm Italiano Spread

By: KRAFT Shredded Cheese 
"This appetizer is a showstopper - it's hard to believe it tastes even better than it looks!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -1/2 cups spread
 

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

Directions

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

Footnotes

  • How to Prepare in Your Oven: Prepare this recipe year-round by baking in a 375 degrees F-oven 12 to 14 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and cream cheese spread is softened, but still holding its shape.
  • Substitute: No heavy-duty foil on hand? Just use a double-layer of regular foil instead.
  • Nutrition Information Per Serving: 170 calories, 10g total fat, 4.0 g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fibre, 1g sugars, 5g protein, 6%DV vitamin A, 2%DV vitamin C, 6%DV calcium, 8%DV iron.
  • Recipe nutrition information prepared by Food to Facts for KRAFT Canada Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by Carol   view full review
Very, very good. We used a little more pesto and baked it in the oven. The only drawback is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by lwood1964   view full review
This is one of my new favorite appetizers! I had a small crock (about 6" by 4") that I put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This is excellent as spread on pita bread or cooked and cooled crescent roll dough as a base...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by blueyedbrea   view full review
Mmmm, Mmmm, Good! I make a similar dip with salsa, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese and it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by Spankyshay   view full review
Fast and easy appetizer. If you have already have the coals hot, this one will please your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by RALWATTAR   view full review
Even though this recipe seems too simple to be true, it is so so good. Takes 5 minutes to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by GINGERLY88   view full review
I hate pesto..so I don't know why I made this. But it was sooooooo good I couldn't stop eating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by Laur404 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! So quick, so easy! Everyone loved it and I wouldn't change a thing! Thanks again for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by WEBANGEL14   view full review
Very easy to assemble and serve - delicious on the plate! I've made this on the grill and in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2011 by KALBERRY   view full review
AMAZING! Instead of grilling, I just popped it in the microwave for about a minute and a...

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