Tasty Tuesday: Two Easy Appies

Here are two easy and inexpensive appetizers made with a cream cheese base.  The first originated from Kraft Food and Family and the 2nd was a concoction I saw a friend throw together.  Justin came up with the nicknames for these :)

The Italian Job:

1 pkg cream cheese (or neufchatel)
1/4 cup pesto
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup shredded mozerrella or Italian Five Cheese Blend
Box of Triscuit rosemary and olive oil crackers

Put cream cheese on foil in a small loaf pan.  Top with pesto, tomato, and cheese.  Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes or until shredded cheese is melted and cream cheese is softened but still holding its shape.  Serve with triscuits.

The Mexican Job:

1 pkg cream cheese (or neufchatel)
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 sliced green onions
Tortilla strips

Put cream cheese on foil in a small loaf pan. Top with salsa, cheese, and green onion. Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes or until shredded cheese is melted and cream cheese is softened but still holding its shape. Serve with torilla strips.