Name: Hot Swiss and Almond Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese; 1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing; 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion; 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided

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30 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

15 Min(s) Cook

A creamy spread of Swiss cheese, cream cheese, green onion, nutmeg and toasted almonds is baked and served hot with crackers for a delicious appetizer.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

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

1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese

1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

2 Tbsp. chopped green onion

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided

Let's Make It

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cheeses, dressing, onion, nutmeg, pepper and 1/3 cup of the almonds until well blended.

Spread into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

Bake 15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Garnish with chopped red pepper, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Savor this tasty spread. Each 2-Tbsp serving goes a long way on flavor.

Tip 2

How to Toast Almonds

Microwave 1 tsp. butter or margarine in 9-inch microwavable pie plate on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted. Add almonds; toss lightly. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before using as directed.

Tip 3

Use Your Microwave

Assemble as directed. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 6 minutes or until Swiss cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring after 4 minutes. (Do not overcook.) Stir before serving. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Serve as directed.

Nutrition

Calories

110

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 25mg

Sodium 115mg

Total Carbohydrates 2g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

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

servings

Makes 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. 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.