Name: Coconut-Shrimp Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: Makes 2 cups spread or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 tsp. lime zest; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint; 1/4 lb. cooked cleaned shrimp, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup BAKER&#39;S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted; 86 round buttery crackers, divided

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29 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

14 Min(s) Cook

This yummy cracker spread tastes just like everyone's favorite restaurant appetizer—coconut shrimp! No frying required.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 tsp. lime zest

1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint

1/4 lb. cooked cleaned shrimp, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted

86 round buttery crackers, divided

Let's Make It

Mix first 5 ingredients until well blended; spread onto bottom of disposable 9-inch foil pie pan sprayed with cooking spray. Top with shrimp and coconut.

Crush 6 crackers; sprinkle over coconut. Wrap pan in heavy-duty foil. Pack in cooler for transporting to tailgating party or other destination.

Heat grill to medium heat. Grill foil-wrapped pan 12 to 14 min. or until spread is hot and bubbly around edge. Cool 5 min. Cut slits in foil to release steam before unwrapping pan. Serve spread with remaining crackers.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

Tip 2

Make Ahead

Spread can be assembled ahead of time. Wrap in foil, then refrigerate until ready to pack in cooler.

Tip 3

Use Your Oven

Heat oven to 350ºF. Assemble spread in 9-inch glass pie plate. (No need to wrap in foil.) Bake 15 to 20 min. or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories

170

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 35mg

12%

Sodium 270mg

12%

Total Carbohydrates 12g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 2 cups spread or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.