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Basil & Cheese Wedges

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Perfect for a party platter! For richer flavor, use Feta or Colby & Monterey Jack with added pesto on the inside top of the tortilla before baking. Quick and easy recipe. It tastes great with salsa, too!



2 TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Flour Tortillas
3 Tbsp.  PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
6   fresh basil leaves
2 tsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 tsp.  KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese


PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese, basil and second tortilla.

BRUSH with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BAKE 8 min. or until golden brown. Cut into eight wedges to serve.


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For a lower fat version, prepare as directed using Fat Free Sour Cream. Serve with fresh fruit and fat free pound cake. Tip: Always stir before serving. The brown sugar melts after awhile and it helps to incorporate it if you stir.


1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup  BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp.  ground cinnamon


BEAT all ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

SERVE with assorted cut-up fruit, pound cake or angel food cake cubes.


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Substitute 3 large red, yellow or green bell peppers, cut into triangles, for the jalapeno pepper halves. Spoon cheese mixture evenly onto pepper triangles. Bake as directed. Also try using Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese instead of Cheddar cheese.


4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz.pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup  KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
2 Tbsp.  finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 clove  garlic, minced
18 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeds and membranes removed

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, cilantro and garlic until well blended.

SPOON evenly into peppers. Place, filled sides up, on baking sheet.

BAKE 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.


Nothing says summer like seafood. It’s fresh and light, just right for those long summer days. Why not take your seafood indulgence up a notch by adding Philly? The rich creamy taste of Philly makes everything better.


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Philadelphia Crabmeat Spread
Prepare your taste buds for this one. Serve this up at your next party or pack it in the cooler for the next family outing, your kids and guests will be singing your praises all summer long.




smokedsalmon.jpgPhiladelphia Smoked Salmon Dip
You can whip up this Philly dip in no time, and it's a great way to add class to your table at your next gathering.





Baked_Crab_Rangoon.jpgBaked Crab Rangoon
This recipe is the perfect lead into a lovely summer dinner. And you shave 80 calories off the dish by baking instead of frying.






Mini_Shrimp_Cocktail_Bites.jpgMini Shrimp Cocktail Bites
Take the traditional shrimp cocktail to the next level.




 

PHILLY_Shrimp_Cocktail_Dip.jpgPhilly Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Sure, people came for the party but serve this up and rest assured that they stayed for the food.

Savory Parmesan Bites

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This is a very versatile party appetizer. Try using chopped green onions, a few handfuls of diced tomatoes with jalapenos and chopped, drained roasted red peppers. The red pepper really adds something completely wonderful to the flavor.


1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup  KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup  chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley


PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

SEPARATE crescent rolls into 8 rectangles; press perforations together to seal. Spread 3 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each rectangle; top with red pepper and parsley. Fold long end of dough up over filling to center; fold up again to enclose remaining filling. Cut each into 4 equal size squares. Place seam sides down on baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

BAKE 13 to 15 min. or until golden brown.


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To make it even easier this flavor infused appetizer even easier; instead of cutting cream cheese into squares, spread softened cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Chop garlic, rosemary, thyme and lemon peel. Mix with dressing and 1/4 tsp. ground pepper. Spread dressing mixture over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.



1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
1/2 cup  KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3   small sprigs fresh rosemary, stems removed
6 sprigs fresh thyme, cut into pieces
1 tsp.  black peppercorns
Peel of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips


CUBE cream cheese into about 36 pieces. Place in 9-inch pie plate.

ADD remaining ingredients; toss lightly. Cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Serve with crusty bread , Nabisco Crackers or pita chips.


Quick Cheesy Bacon Dip

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Fast and easy, you won't be able to keep your friends away from it. Serve it with Triscuit Crisps for a low carb appetizer. For added color, garnish with chopped fresh chives just before serving.


1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
6 slices  OSCAR MAYER Ready to Serve Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Country Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup  KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese


REMOVE cream cheese from foil wrapper; place on microwaveable serving plate. Mix bacon and mustard; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 45 seconds to 1 minute or until mozzarella cheese is melted.

SERVE warm with your favorite NABISCO Crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.

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This dip is superb when served with pita chips and fresh, warm pita bread slices. Try adding a bit of garlic, fresh chives, feta cheese (or onion & chive cream cheese) to the cucumber and tomato mix. You can also substitute pitted Greek kalamata olives for the ripe olives.


1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup  chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup  finely chopped cucumber
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp.  dried oregano leaves, crushed


SPREAD cream cheese onto serving plate.

MIX remaining ingredients; spoon over cream cheese.

SERVE with assorted NABISCO Crackers or toasted pita bread wedges


Strawberry Fruit Dip

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Trying adding a cup of vanilla yogurt, it gives this decadent dip a lighter consistency. Plus it makes more! It tastes excellent when spread on graham crackers with sliced bananas on it.



1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Light Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup  chopped strawberries
1/4 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 tsp.  lemon juice


COMBINE cream cheese spread and strawberries in medium bowl.

ADD grated lemon peel and lemon juice; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

SERVE with assorted fresh fruit dippers.


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This perfect party dip will be devoured in minutes by your guests! Save 20 calories and 2 grams of fat per serving by using Philly Neufchatel Cheese, Fat Free Sour Cream and 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese.


1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup  BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix
1 pkg.  (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, well drained
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided


PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix cream cheese, sour cream and salad dressing mix with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add broccoli and 1-1/2 cups of the Cheddar cheese; mix well.

SPOON into 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve as a dip with NABISCO Crackers.


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