Savory Three-Cheese Spread

Name: Savory Three-Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 slices deli-style smoked ham (1-1/2 oz.), finely chopped; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp. red bell peppers; 1 Tbsp. green onions; ¼ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); RITZ Crackers

Southerners know that this pimiento cheese spread as a staple of entertaining, so why not try it at your house? The creamy spread is perfect on a RITZ Cracker.

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Servings:

Makes 1-1/2 cups cheese spread, or 12 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 (1-1/2 oz.), finely chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped red bell peppers
1 Tbsp. sliced green onions
¼ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Spread cream cheese onto bottom of shallow 2-1/2-cup microwaveable dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Top with next 3 ingredients.

Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until heated through.

Top with all remaining ingredients except crackers.

Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseEnjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.
Use Your OvenMix all ingredients except crackers until blended; spread into bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Bake in 350°F oven 20 to 25 min. or until top is puffed and lightly browned.
SubstituteSubstitute a microwaveable 9-inch pie plate for 2-1/2-cup microwaveable dish.