Warm Creamy Basil Spread
- 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 12 slices French bread, 1/4-inch-thick
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product
- 1 tsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese
- Preheat broiler.
- Place dressing and basil in blender container; cover.
- Blend to form a paste.
- Spread about 1/4 tsp.
- of the dressing mixture onto each bread slice; place on rack of broiler pan.
- Broil 4 inches from heat 1 min.
- or until lightly toasted.
- Set aside.
- (Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing mixture for another use.)
- Pour salsa into small shallow ovenproof dish.
- Spoon cream cheese over salsa; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Broil 5 min.
- or until Parmesan cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with additional chopped fresh basil, if desired.
- Serve with the toast slices.
italian dressing, fresh basil, bread, salsa, philadelphia cream cheese, cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/warm-creamy-basil-spread-89947.aspx (may not work)