Prep Time: 15 min. plus refrigerating | Makes: 3-1/2 cups spread or 30 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
WHAT YOU NEED:
-2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
-1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
-½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
-½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
-2 green onions, chopped
-¼ tsp. pepper
-1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecan Pieces
-2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
-RITZ Crackers
TO MAKE IT:
BEAT first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Add onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
FORM into football shape; coat with nuts.
ADD pimientos for the lacing. Serve with crackers.
SIZE WISE:
Since this cheesy spread makes 30 servings, it's perfect to serve at your next gathering of family or friends.
SUBSTITUTE:
Substitute ground red pepper (cayenne) for the black pepper.
SUBSTITUTE:
Substitute 1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits for the pecans.
WHAT YOU NEED:
-2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
-1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
-½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
-½ cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
-2 green onions, chopped
-¼ tsp. pepper
-1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecan Pieces
-2 Tbsp. pimiento strips
-RITZ Crackers
TO MAKE IT:
BEAT first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Add onions and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
FORM into football shape; coat with nuts.
ADD pimientos for the lacing. Serve with crackers.
SIZE WISE:
Since this cheesy spread makes 30 servings, it's perfect to serve at your next gathering of family or friends.
SUBSTITUTE:
Substitute ground red pepper (cayenne) for the black pepper.
SUBSTITUTE:
Substitute 1 pkg. (3 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits for the pecans.