Warm Italiano Spread
Flavorful pesto, fresh plum tomatoes and warm, melty cheese. This super-easy dip is exactly what your guests are looking to dig into.
Prep time5 min
Total time15min
ServingsMakes 1-1/2 cups, or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 1 plum tomato, chopped
- ¼ cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend
- TRISCUIT Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Crackers
Preparation
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Place unwrapped Neufchatel cheese on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with next 3 ingredients.
- Place foil on grill; cover with lid.
- Grill 8 to 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape.
- Transfer foil to platter. Serve spread with the crackers.
Recipe Tips
- How to Prepare in Your Oven
Prepare this recipe year-round by instead baking it in a 375°F oven for 12 to 14 min. or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel is softened, but still holding its shape. - Substitute
No heavy-duty foil on hand? Just use a double-layer of regular foil instead.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 3.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 280mg | |
| Carbohydrate 21g | |
| Dietary fiber 4g | |
| Total sugars <1g | |
| Added sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 8 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |