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RITZ "Pine Cone" Pesto-Cheese Toppers

WHAT YOU NEED 4 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened 1 Tbsp. basil pesto 16 RITZ Crackers 2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds, broken in half 16 small fresh basil leaves MAKE IT MIX Neufchatel cheese and pesto until blended; spoon into resealable plastic bag. CUT small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe Neufchatel mixture into Prep Time: 5 min. | Total Time: 5 min. Makes: 4 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

oval shape on top of each cracker. PRESS nut pieces into Neufchatel mixture to resemble pine cones. ADD basil sprigs.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 180 calories, 14g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 4g protein

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