Three-Cheese Mushroom Puffs

Name: Three-Cheese Mushroom Puffs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 5 oz. fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup red peppers; 4 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 3 Tbsp. green onions, divided; 40 RITZ Crackers

These delicious creamy mushroom puffs are the perfect choice for a springtime appetizer! Three cheeses combine for a flavor packed hot appetizer bite.

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Makes 10 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

5 oz. fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped red peppers
4 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. sliced green onions, divided
40 RITZ Crackers

Directions

Cook mushrooms and peppers in medium skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or vegetables are tender and mushroom liquid has cooked off, stirring frequently. Cool.

Heat oven to 350°F. Mix cheeses in medium bowl until blended. Add mushroom mixture and 2 Tbsp. onions; mix well. Roll into 40 (1-inch) balls.

Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese balls. Flatten slightly.

Bake 5 min.; sprinkle with remaining onions.