Creamy Smoked Cheese Spread

Name: Creamy Smoked Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. fresh chives, divided; 1 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, well chilled (See Note.); ½ tsp. garlic powder, divided; ½ tsp. smoked paprika, divided; WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

A delicious cheese spread that's ready in just 10 minutes? Yes! This appetizer recipe idea is easy enough to memorize and quick enough for even last minute guests.

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Ingredient list

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, well chilled (See Note.)
½ tsp. garlic powder, divided
½ tsp. smoked paprika, divided
WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

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Recipe Tips

Heat oven to 400°F.

Spray center of small shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 1 Tbsp. chives for later use.

Sprinkle top of Neufchatel evenly with half EACH of the garlic powder, then paprika. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of the remaining chives onto center of prepared baking dish; cover with Neufchatel, seasoning sides down. Top with remaining garlic powder and paprika.

Use sharp knife to score top of Neufchatel into cross-hatch design, making cuts about 1/4-inch deep. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

Bake 5 min. or just until Neufchatel is softened and scored cuts start to separate. (Do not over bake.)

Top with reserved chives. Serve with WHEAT THINS.