Basil Pesto SpreadBasil Pesto Spread
Basil Pesto Spread
Basil Pesto Spread
Enjoy flavorful pesto, fresh plum tomatoes and warm, melty cheese in Basil-Pesto Spread. Warm Basil-Pesto Spread is exactly what your guests want.
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Basil Pesto Spread
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings12
Cook Time10 Minutes
Calories190
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 crackers
Directions

1. Heat grill to medium heat.

 

2. 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.

 

3. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.

 

4. Transfer foil to platter. Serve cheese spread with crackers.

 

Kitchen Tips: Tip 1: 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. Tip 2: Substitute No heavy-duty foil on hand? Just use a double layer of regular foil instead. Tip 3: Serving Suggestion Serve with cracked pepper and olive oil woven wheat crackers. Tip 4: 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
  • 10 g Total Fat
  • 4 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Trans Fat
  • 15 mg Cholesterol
  • 300 mg Sodium
  • 21 g Total Carbohydrates
  • 3 g Dietary Fibers
  • 1 g Sugars
  • 5 g Protein
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
12
Servings
190
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese
Philadelphia Original Neufchatel Cheese, 8 oz
Philadelphia Original Neufchatel Cheese, 8 oz
$3.69$0.46/oz
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
Not Available
1 plum tomato, chopped
Hunt's Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, 28 oz
Hunt's Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, 28 oz
3 for $6.00
$2.00 was $2.79$0.07/oz
With Price Plus Club Card
1/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
Kraft Creamy Melt Italian Five Cheese, 8 oz
Kraft Creamy Melt Italian Five Cheese, 8 oz
$3.59$0.45/oz
woven wheat crackers
Bowl & Basket Baked Woven Wheats Crackers, 9 oz
Bowl & Basket Baked Woven Wheats Crackers, 9 oz
$2.99$0.33/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 10 g Total Fat
  • 4 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 g Trans Fat
  • 15 mg Cholesterol
  • 300 mg Sodium
  • 21 g Total Carbohydrates
  • 3 g Dietary Fibers
  • 1 g Sugars
  • 5 g Protein

Directions

1. Heat grill to medium heat.

 

2. 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.

 

3. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.

 

4. Transfer foil to platter. Serve cheese spread with crackers.

 

Kitchen Tips: Tip 1: 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. Tip 2: Substitute No heavy-duty foil on hand? Just use a double layer of regular foil instead. Tip 3: Serving Suggestion Serve with cracked pepper and olive oil woven wheat crackers. Tip 4: 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.