Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread
Prep time10 min
Total time30min
ServingsMakes 3 cups spread or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 16 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella; refrigerate until ready to use. Mix all remaining ingredients except WHEAT THINS until well blended.
- Spread into 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake 20 min. or until crab mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Top with reserved mozzarella. Serve with WHEAT THINS.
Nutrition Notes
Get the party started with this smart spread. The mozzarella cheese contains a good source of calcium and the WHEAT THINS provide 21g of whole grains per serving.
Recipe Tips
- Make Ahead
Prepare spread as directed, but do not bake. Refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bake at 375ºF for 25 min. or until heated through. Top with the reserved mozzarella, then serve as directed. - Special Extra
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 8g | |
| Saturated fat 2.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 350mg | |
| Carbohydrate 23g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 5g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin A | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 10 %DV |
| Calcium | 15 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |