Layered Basil-Roasted Red Pepper Spread
The party dazzler. That's you, when you arrive on the scene with roasted red peppers and olives layered with a creamy herb spread.
Prep time15 min
Total time1hr 15min
ServingsMakes 1-3/4 cups spread, or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers, divided
- 5 pitted black olives, chopped
- 1 tub (12 oz.) cream cheese spread
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted
- RITZ Crackers
Preparation
- Cut star shape from 1 pepper using 1/2-inch cookie cutter or sharp knife; reserve for later use. Chop pepper trimmings and remaining peppers; combine with olives.
- Use pulsing action of blender to blend cream cheese spread, basil and garlic until smooth. Wash cream cheese tub; line with plastic wrap, with ends of wrap extending over side.
- Spoon 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared tub; top with olive mixture and remaining cream cheese mixture. Press firmly into cup with back of spoon.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Unmold cheese spread onto plate; discard plastic wrap. Top cheese spread with nuts and reserved pepper star as shown in photo.
- Serve with the crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute
Prepare using reduced-fat cream cheese spread. - Serving Suggestion
Serve with your favorite crackers, such as WHEAT THINS Big Snacks or TRISCUIT Crackers, in addition to the RITZ Crackers. Makes 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread, and 11 WHEAT THINS Big Snacks or 6 TRISCUIT Crackers each. - Special Extra
For a holiday flair, serve with RITZ Snowflake Crackers.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 11g | |
| Saturated fat 4.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 260mg | |
| Carbohydrate 11g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin A | 0 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 2 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
