Antipasto Wreath

Ingredients:

• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
• 6 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers, divided
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
•  fresh basil leaves
•  RITZ Crackers

Directions:

• Mix  cream cheese, pepperoni, grated cheese blend, olives, chopped basil and 2 Tbsp. peppers until well blended. Shape into 16-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate  1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Form into wreath shape on large plate.
• Top  with remaining peppers and parsley. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips:

Variation Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.

Variation Serve with RITZ Snowflake Crackers, or TRISCUIT or WHEAT THINS Crackers.

Make Ahead Cheese spread can be stored in refrigerator up to 24 hours before shaping into wreath.

Source: ritzparade.com