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Are you ready for the big football game this Sunday? A game-day party isn’t much of a party without some flavorful cheese dips! This Fiesta Baked Cheese Dip is one of our favorite game-day dips! In addition to the crackers, serve this spicy dip with a variety of colorful cut -up fresh vegetables, such as red and green pepper strips, and celery sticks.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 32 servings
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Ingredients

2  pkg.  (8 oz. each)  PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1-1/4 cups BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Reserve 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Add remaining shredded cheese to cream cheese with chiles, 1/2 cup sour cream and ground red pepper; mix well.

SPOON into 10-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

BAKE 20 min. or until edge is lightly browned. Top with remaining sour cream and shredded cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

 
 
 
 
 
Dipping fruit (and even veggies; think celery!) into peanut butter is a classic treat. Add honey and milk to the mix and you’ve got a delicious Peanutty Dip! Prepare this dip for an after-school treat—it might jump start “homework time!”

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 3 servings
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Ingredients

2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 Tbsp.  peanut butter
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp.  milk
21 RITZ Sticks Crackers
1   apple, cut into slices
1 pear, cut into slices

Instructions

MIX Neufchatel, peanut butter, honey and milk in small bowl until well blended.

SERVE with crackers, apple and pear for dipping.

 
 
 
 
 
Enjoy your favorite in-season fruits with this sensational Sweet Fruit Dip. Strawberries, red and green grapes, pineapple, kiwi or pears are just some of the fruits that go well with this yummy dip. If you’re planning on serving this for a party, try spooning the dip mix over individual servings of fresh fruit. How will you enjoy your Sweet Fruit Dip?

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Makes: 16 servings
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Ingredients

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup  whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese and cranberry sauce with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

SERVE with strawberries, red and green grapes, pineapple, kiwi or pears, cut into bite-sized pieces for dipping.

 
 
 
 
 
Does your family forget to eat enough fruit during winter? They won’t anymore, after you stir up this Banana-Pecan Dip. Crunchy and layered with nuts, it’s an easy way to enjoy your favorite fruits. Want to prepare a snack for later? You can make this dip ahead of time and store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 6 servings
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Ingredients

1 medium ripe banana
1/2 cup  PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese
3 Tbsp. PLANTERS Pecan Pieces
1 Tbsp.  orange juice
2 tsp. brown sugar
3 medium  apples, cored, sliced
3 medium pears, cored, sliced

Instructions

MASH banana in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add pecans, orange juice and brown sugar; mix well.

SERVE with fruit.

 
 
 
 
 
When I was in pre-school I remember eating graham crackers with a cup of milk. These days, I still enjoy my grahams with a tall glass of milk! I thought perhaps it was time to mix it up. Luckily there’s this cool Cinnamon Apple Spread to do the trick! Try it the next time you enjoy your good ol’ graham crackers!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Makes: 12 servings
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp.  apple juice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 cup  finely chopped apples
24 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese, apple juice and cinnamon in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in apples; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

SERVE as a spread for the grahams.

 
 
 
 
 
Personally, when the weather gets cold, I sometimes forget to have my share of fruits. This Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Dip is a creative way to enjoy your favorite apples of the season. Mixed with PHILLY, sour cream, brown sugar and cinnamon, this fruit dip is flavorful indeed! You can even include some nifty TEDDY GRAHAMS or NILLA Wafers to your list of treats-to-dip!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup  BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp.  ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. milk
2   apples, each cut into 8 wedges

Instructions

MIX first 5 ingredients until blended.

SERVE with apples for dipping.

 
 
 
 
 
Crunchy, chewy and totally yummy, this Nutty Celery Snack makes for an awesome after-school treat. Topped with PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, it’s got a great combination of so many different tasty flavors!

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 4 servings
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Ingredients

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 stalks celery (12 inch)
2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts

Instructions

MIX Neufchatel and sugar until well blended.

SPREAD into hollowed sides of celery; top with nuts.

CUT each into 4 pieces.

 
 
 
 
Wondering what you should spread onto your bare onion bagel? Using chopped cucumbers and canned salmon, this spread will make a delightful topping for your bagel.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hr 10 min
Makes: 8 servings, 1 topped bagel half each
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Ingredients

1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1 can (6-1/8 oz.) boneless skinless pink salmon, drained, flaked
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
4 onion bagels, split, toasted

Instructions

MIX cream cheese, onion, juice and dill in medium bowl until well blended. Add salmon and cucumber; mix well. Cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

SPREAD onto bagel halves.

Are you a fan of shortcuts? If you are, then you will love these Quick Apple and Cinnamon Turnovers. If you thought that turnovers were difficult, think again! This quick and easy recipe is a shortcut to a tasty dish! For best results, use fresh tortillas to prepare. However, if you don’t have fresh tortillas, soften them first by warming them in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 16 min Makes: 4 servings Nutritional Information

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Instructions

One thing I love most about refrigerated dinner rolls is how they smell when they come out of the oven. The warm, aroma leaves the kitchen smelling like a bakery! Imagine how these Bacon, Cheese & Tomato Crescents will smell when they’re out of the oven…just lovely! Vary this recipe by substituting PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread for the cream cheese.

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min Makes: 8 servings, one filled crescent each Nutritional Information