Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread***

By ninebirch

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained
• WHEAT THINS Original Crackers

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 375°F.

RESERVE 1/2 cup mozzarella; refrigerate until ready to use. Mix all remaining ingredients except crackers until well blended.

SPREAD into 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 20 min. or until crab mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Top with reserved mozzarella. Serve with crackers.