Hot Ham and Cheese Spread

Name: Hot Ham and Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 slices deli-style smoked ham, finely chopped; ⅛ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); RITZ Crackers

Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar and chopped ham, then microwave for a quick and hot appetizer.

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Servings:

Makes 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 slices deli-style smoked ham, finely chopped
⅛ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Mix all ingredients except crackers in microwaveable bowl until blended.

Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring after 2 min.

Serve with the crackers.

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