Love My Philly

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 80 min
Makes: 6 servings
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Does your child enjoy sweet potatoes, but not fond of carrots?  This Roasted Sweet Potato & Carrot Puree is for you.  Add more veggies to the mix by preparing with vegetable  broth instead of chicken broth.

Ingredients

1lb.sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

8carrots (about 1 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices

3Tbsp.olive oil

2Tbsp.brown sugar

1tsp.salt

1-1/2cupschicken broth, divided

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

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients; spread onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan. Pour 1 cup broth over vegetable mixture.

Bake 45 to 55 min. or until broth is absorbed and vegetables are tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Spoon vegetables into food processor. Add remaining broth and cream cheese; process until smooth. Return to pan; cook 10 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 32 servings
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Appetizer dips don’t have to be savory.  Give our Layered Island Dip a try for a delicious sweet appetizer dip. The tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut combines with the magnificent pairing of cream cheese and COOL WHIP Whipped Topping.

Ingredients

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

1 can(8 oz.)crushed pineapple, drained

2cupsthawedCOOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided

2Tbsp.powdered sugar

1Tbsp.lime zest

2tsp.rum

1/2cup choppedPLANTERS Macadamias

1/2cupBAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted

1kiwi, chopped

2 or 3mint leaves

Instructions

Beat 4 oz. cream cheese, pineapple and 1 cup COOL WHIP with whisk until well blended; spread onto bottom of pie plate. Mix remaining cream cheese, powdered sugar and lime zest; spread over pineapple layer.

Mix remaining COOL WHIP and rum; spread over lime layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Top with nuts, coconut, kiwi and mint. Serve with NILLA Wafers.

There are a lot of delicious fruits currently in season. Take joy in the seasonal produce and prepare this “Margarita” Dip as a tasty dip for your fruit.  Get creative serving in a wide-brimmed margarita glass. Don’t forget to dip the rim of the glass in sugar before filling with dip.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Makes: 1-3/4 cups or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup  Frozen limeade concentrate, partially thawed
2 Tbsp. Orange juice
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese, limeade concentrate and orange juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.

SERVE with cut-up fresh fruit and NILLA Wafers.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hr
Makes: 16 servings
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Put a little twist on your appetizer menu by adding this Easy Baked Cheese & Vegetable Twist.  This astonishing recipe serves 16 individuals, so prepare it for a crowd of your friends or family.  If you don’t plan on having 16 guest, there is nothing wrong with having great leftovers .

Ingredients

2 Eggs
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend
3 cups Frozen broccoli cuts, thawed, drained
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, cut into quarters
1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
4 Green onions, sliced
2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Instructions

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

MIX first 3 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Stir in next 4 ingredients.

UNROLL crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Arrange in 11-inch circle on foil-lined baking sheet, with short sides of triangles overlapping in center and points of triangles toward outside. (There should be a 5-inch diameter opening in center of circle.) Spoon cheese mixture onto dough near center of circle. Bring outside points of triangles up over filling, then tuck under dough in center of ring to cover filling.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until crust is golden brown and filling is heated through.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pizza doesn’t always have to be the main dish.  Enjoy this Cool Veggie Pizza Appetizer before you main dish for a unique change. 

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hr 33 min
Makes: 32 servings
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Ingredients

2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tsp. Dill weed
1/2 tsp. Onion salt
1 cup Broccoli florets
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives (optional)
1/4 cup chopped onion

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 4 rectangles. Press onto bottom and up side of 15x10x1-inch baking pan to form crust.

BAKE 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown; cool.

MIX cream cheese, dressing, dill and onion salt until well blended. Spread over crust; top with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate. Cut into squares.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Need a last minute appetizer?  You probably already have the ingredients for these Bacon Pinwheels in your fridge.  Four ingredients, three steps to prepare, and all done in 10 min.  Superb! 

 
 
 
 
 
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 10 servings, 2 slices each
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Ingredients

4 Flour tortillas (6 inch)
1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 pkg. (2.1 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup finely shredded lettuce

Instructions

SPREAD tortillas evenly with cream cheese spread.

SPRINKLE bacon and lettuce evenly onto bottom halves of tortillas. Roll each up tightly from bottom.

CUT each roll-up into 5 equal slices. Insert toothpick into each slice to secure.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So many great appetizer recipes, but don’t forget your veggies!  Vegetables are perfect for dipping too.  Grab your favorite veggies and dip them in this simple and delightful Garden Vegetable Dip.

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 3 hr 30 min
Makes: 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1 cup torn fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup Fresh parsley, stemmed
1/4 cup cold water
3 Tbsp. sliced green onions
1/2 tsp. Dried tarragon leaves, crushed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
3/4 cup chopped cucumbers
1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
3 drops Hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. Salt

Instructions

MIX spinach, parsley, water, onions and tarragon in small saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 1 min.; drain.

PLACE spinach mixture in blender or food processor. Add remaining ingredients; cover. Blend until smooth. Place in serving bowl; cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or overnight. Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetable dippers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Serve your guest this Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip appetizer to start the party.  If you and your guest like the flavor of VELVEETA and RO*TEL, this dip will be perfect for everyone.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 4 cups or 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, 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 OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Instructions

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

Enjoy the flavors of the tropics in this easy Hawaiian Pineapple Spread.  This recipe serves an amazing 28 individuals!  Perfect for that special occasion, family get together, party, and more. 

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 3-1/2 cups or 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

2 jars (5 oz. each) KRAFT Pineapple Spread
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham, finely chopped
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
4 Green onions, sliced

Instructions

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MIX all ingredients until well blended; spoon into 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

SERVE with assorted NABISCO Crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sit back and relax while enjoying a serving of this Baked Pizza dip with your family and friends for game night.  Combine all of the ingredients, bake, and serve for a savory appetizer.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 2-1/2 cups dip or 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 crackers each
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1 cup Pizza sauce
WHEAT THINS Original Crackers

Instructions

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

BEAT cream cheese and seasoning with mixer until well blended. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate; top with 1 cup mozzarella, pizza sauce and remaining mozzarella.

BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until dip is heated through and cheese is melted.

SERVE with crackers.