Cheese Bruschetta Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 cup low-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup low fat sour cream
2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup reduced-fat shredded swiss
1 cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp chopped pimiento
1 garlic clove, minced (or to
1 taste)
16 slice french or italian bread,
1 toasted
Recipe Preparation
Process cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and Swiss and Parmesan
cheeses in food processor until smooth. Stir in pimiento and minced
garlic. Spread cheese mixture on toasted bread. Arrange slices on
baking sheet. Broil 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese melts. Makes 16
servings.
Per Serving: Calories 150 Fat 7g Cholesterol 19 mg Sodium 253 me
Percent calories from fat 40%
KRT News Service Dallas Morning News 9/18/96 Typos by Bobbie Beers
Servings: 4
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