Name: Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread each
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked

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30 Min(s)

10 Min(s) Prep

20 Min(s) Cook

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Make this Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread for your next party and watch it disappear. If you're a fan of cheesy peppers, this crab and red pepper spread is for you! Bring it along to your next get together.

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24 servings

Original recipe yields 24 servings

1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

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

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

1 red pepper, chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 375°F.

Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella; refrigerate until ready to use. Combine remaining mozzarella with all remaining ingredients.

Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.

Bake 20 min. or until crab mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Top with reserved mozzarella.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Make Ahead

Prepare spread as directed, but do not bake. Refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bake in 375ºF oven 25 min. or until heated through. Top with reserved mozzarella, then serve as directed.

Tip 2

Special Extra

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Tip 3

Serving Suggestion

Serve with thin wheat snack crackers.

Tip 4

Nutrition Bonus

This delicious appetizer, made with better-for-you products, can fit into your balanced diet.

Nutrition

Calories

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g

Saturated Fat 2g

10%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 130mg

Total Carbohydrates 2g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars less than 1g

Protein 21g

42%

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

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

servings

24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread 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.