Pasta e Fagioli is a traditional meatless Italian dish.  Instead of meat, this dish contains scrumptious cannellini beans, baby spinach leaves, and basil. Topped with a creamy mixture of PHILLY Cream Cheese, this pasta dish is bound to be a dinnertime favorite!

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 27 min
Makes: 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
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Ingredients

1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce 
2 cups water 
4 large cloves garlic, minced 
4 cups broad egg noodles, uncooked 
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread 
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves 
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed 
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend 
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 
 
Instructions

BRING spaghetti sauce, water and garlic to boil in large skillet. Stir in noodles; cover. 

COOK on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese spread; cook until melted, stirring frequently. 

STIR in spinach, beans and basil; cover. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining cheeses; cook, covered, 3 to 5 min. or until cheeses are melted.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We’ve heard a lot of good things about baking with applesauce. Get ready to enjoy lusciously moist cakes because that’s one of the many benefits to this baking secret! Don’t believe us? Give it a shot with this Ginger-Applesauce Cake. It has a zesty tang from the ginger and an ultra moist texture from the—you guessed it—applesauce! 

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
Makes: 12 servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened, divided 
1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix 
3 eggs 
1-1/3 cups applesauce 
2/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger, divided 
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 
1 tsp. vanilla 
1 tsp. ground ginger 
2 cups powdered sugar 
 
Instructions

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

BEAT 1/2 cup butter, cake mix, eggs and applesauce with mixer 2 min. or until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped ginger. Pour into 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. 

BAKE 45 to 50 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. 

BEAT cream cheese and remaining butter in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add vanilla and ground ginger; mix well. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Spread onto cake. Garnish with remaining chopped ginger. Keep refrigerated.

 
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With the creamy taste of regular PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, PHILLY’s Fat Free Cream Cheese is a great alternative for those of you who are vigorously working on sticking to your New Year’s Resolution to eat a bit lighter. Simply spread some Fat-Free PHILLY on ham slices and roll them up on pickle slices. Voila! These quick and delicious Savory Pickle Wrappers are ready to be enjoyed!

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 2 servings, 2 pieces each
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Ingredients

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Thin Sliced Smoked Ham
1 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese
1 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Sandwich Slice

Instructions

STACK ham slices. Spread top slice with cream cheese.

PLACE pickle slice on cream cheese along short edge of meat; roll up. Secure with toothpicks. Cut into quarters.

Black beans are a common ingredient in many South American dishes. Bring some black beans into your kitchen by making this 3-step Black Bean Dip. If all you have in your cupboard are pinto beans, feel free to use them in place of the black beans. Black Bean or Pinto Bean, this dip is spectacular!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hr 10 min 
Makes: 2-1/2 cups or 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Few drops hot pepper sauce

Instructions

MASH beans with fork in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

SERVE with tortilla chips.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Do you love the bold taste of garlic?  Then we suggest you go the extra flavor mile and make this daring Garlicky Tomato-Basil Dip.  Two tablespoons of minced garlic certainly go a long way—especially when blended with PHILLY Cream cheese, tomatoes and basil!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hr 10 min
Makes: 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tsp. minced garlic

Instructions

MIX cream cheese and milk until well blended.

ADD remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled. Serve with RITZ Crackers, PREMIUM Crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.

Garlic bread? Check! Pasta? Check! Is there anything else to complete an unforgettable Italian dining experience? You bet! This lovely Parmesan Tomato Spread! This spread is a fabulous way to kick-off an evening of delectable dishes! If you can’t find ripe tomatoes for this elegant spread, use 1 well-drained can (14-1/2 oz.) of petite cut tomatoes instead. 

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup  KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 large  tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves RITZ Crackers

Instructions

MIX cheeses and sour cream in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in tomatoes, onions and basil; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.

SERVE as a spread with the crackers.

Do you enjoy visiting your local farmers’ market? We sure do! This PHILADELPHIA Pesto Dip is a great way to enjoy your favorite farm-fresh veggies. You’ll be surprised at how simple this delicious dip is to make!

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
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Ingredients

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 cup  pesto

Instructions

MIX ingredients until well blended.

SERVE with assorted fresh vegetable dippers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Play dates make for fun-filled activities for children and adults alike! Pass around these PHILADELPHIA and Fruit-Topped RITZ Crackers for the grown-ups to enjoy while the kids play.  You’ll be delighted by the exciting flavor of PHILADELPHIA Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread in this fruit-filled finger food!

 
 
 
 
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 1 serving
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Ingredients

5 RITZ Crackers
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup sliced fresh fruit, such as strawberries, kiwi, apple and pineapple

Instructions

SPREAD crackers with cream cheese spread; top with fruit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy National Crabmeat Day!  Take part in the celebration by preparing this Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread.  This sensible spread is made with PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese and pairs well with RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Makes: 2-1/4 cups or 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each
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Ingredients

2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided 
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese 
1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained 
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 
1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers 
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard 
RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers 
 
Instructions

REMOVE 2 Tbsp. onions; set aside. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers. 

REFRIGERATE 1 hour. 

SPRINKLE with reserved onions. Serve with crackers.