Category Archives: Dips

Warm Italiano Spread

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12 Servings Prep: 5 Min. Total Time: 15 Min.

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese

1/4 cup pesto

1 plum tomato, chopped

1/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

TRISCUIT Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Crackers or your favorite

Directions

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 crackers.

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HOW TO PREPARE IN YOUR OVEN

Prepare this recipe year-round, by baking in a 375ºF 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.

Smoky Chicken Spread 

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32 Servings Prep: 10 Min. + chilling

Ingredients

3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers. Yield: 4 cups.

 

Skeleton and Brain Dip

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8 Servings Prep/Total Time: 15 Min.

Ingredients

1/2  leaf lettuce leaf

1 cup KRAFT Light Ranch Dressing

4 cups assorted cut-up freshvegetables (red and yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, snow peas, mushroom slices, celery sticks, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets)

Directions

LINE half of small bowl with lettuce for the skeleton’s hair; fill with dressing. Place at one end of large tray or baking sheet for the skeleton’s head.

ARRANGE vegetables on tray to resemble skeleton’s body.

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SUBSTITUTE

Prepare using your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

FAMILY FUN

Try this fun way to get kids excited about eating their vegetables.

 

Broccoli Dip in Bread Bowl

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32 Servings Prep: 15 Min. Total Time: 3 Hours + 15 Min.

Ingredients

1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, well drained

1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained, chopped

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

1 loaf round sourdough bread (1 lb.)

Directions

MIX dressing, sour cream and dressing mix in large bowl until well blended. Add broccoli, water chestnuts and red pepper; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

CUT slice from top of bread loaf; remove center, leaving 1-inch-thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-sized pieces.

SPOON dip into bread loaf just before serving. Serve with bread pieces, NABISCO Crackers and assorted cut-up vegetables.

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HEALTHY LIVING

At parties, select a few of your favorite appetizers rather than sampling one of each to save room for your entree.

SUBSTITUTE

Substitute 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained, for broccoli.

MAKE AHEAD

Dip can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Store, covered, in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve. Spoon into bread shell just before serving.

 

 

PHILLY Shrimp Cocktail Dip

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24 Servings Prep: 10 Min. Total Time: 10 Min.

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

3/4 lb. cooked cleaned shrimp, chopped (about 2 cups)

3/4 cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce

1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

2 green onions, sliced

Directions

SPREAD cream cheese onto bottom of shallow bowl.

TOSS shrimp with cocktail sauce; spoon over cream cheese.

TOP with remaining ingredients. Serve with WHEAT THINS Original Crackers.

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SUBSTITUTE

Substitute 1 pkg. (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped, for the shrimp.

 

Garlic-Shrimp Spread

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16 Servings Prep: 15 Min. Total Time: 40 Min.

 

Ingredients

 

1/2 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp

 

1 green onion, chopped, divided

 

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

 

1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

 

1 clove garlic, minced

 

1/2 tsp. lemon zest

 

1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

 

TRISCUIT Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers

 

Directions

 

HEAT oven to 350°F. Reserve 1 shrimp for later use. Chop remaining shrimp; mix with 1 Tbsp. onions and all remaining ingredients except crackers.

 

SPOON into baking dish.

 

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining onions and reserved shrimp. Serve with crackers.

 

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MAKE AHEAD

 

Mix ingredients as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Uncover, then bake as directed. Top with remaining onions and reserved shrimp before serving.

 

Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip

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Makes: 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each Prep /Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained

1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained

8 slices cooked  Bacon, crumbled

Directions:

Microwave ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.

Kraft Kitchen Tips:  Serving Suggestion

Serve with tortilla chips and cut-up fresh vegetables. (Tortilla chips and vegetables are not included in nutrition information.

Variation:

Prepare using 2% Milk VELVEETA and PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese. Use Your Slow Cooker when serving this dip at a party, pour the prepared dip into a small slow cooker set on Low. This will keep the dip warm and at the ideal consistency for several  hours. For best results, stir the dip occasionally to prevent hot spots.

Nutritional Information  
PER SERVING  
Calories 70
Total fat 5g
Saturated fat 3g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 300mg
Carbohydrate 2g
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Presto Chocolate Dessert Dip

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8 Servings Prep/Total Time: 10 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    2. 8 tablespoons honey
    3. 8 tablespoons baking cocoa
    4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    5. Assorted fresh fruit and/or cubed angel food cake

Directions

    1. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, honey, cocoa and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit and/or cake. Yield: 2 cups.

Nutritional Facts1/4 cup (calculated without fruit and cake) equals 121 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

 

 

Smooth Chocolate Fondue

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14 Servings Prep/Total Time: 10 Min.

Ingredients

    1. 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
    2. 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
    3. 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    4. 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
    5. Assorted fresh fruit or cubed pound cake

Directions

    1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, chocolate chips, cream and vanilla. Heat just until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit or cake. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.