Quick & Easy Ideas

Philly can help you create a tasty treat before you can say, “spread a little lickity split.”

Breakfast

Bagel and Fruit

Spread bagel halves with PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread; top with fruit.

Breakfast Sandwich

Spread 2 slices whole wheat bread with 2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Light Cream Cheese Spread. Top one piece bread with 1/2 banana, sliced and the other piece of bread with 1 Tbsp. raisins. Close to make a breakfast sandwich.

Apple Crunches

Cut apple into rings or slices; remove and discard core. Spread with PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread; sprinkle with your favorite cereal, chopped nuts, or raisins.

Appetizers

Tortilla Treats

For quick and easy appetizer nibblers, spread PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread on flour tortillas. Top with desired sliced deli or cooked meats and vegetables; roll tightly. Slice on the diagonal.

Salmon Rounds

Spread PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread on toasted pumpernickel or dark rye crackers. Sprinkle with chopped dill or chives; top with smoked salmon.

Celery Bites

Mix together 1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread with 1 grated carrot and 1/4 cup dried cranberries. Fill 4 stalks of celery with mixture; cut into bite-size pieces.

Snacks and Sandwiches

Fruit and Nut Bites

Top Ritz Crackers with PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread and strawberry jam; sprinkle with a few toasted sliced almonds.

Croque Monsieur

Spread 1 Tbsp. of PHILADELPHIA Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Spread on a toasted thick slice of crusty bread. Top with sliced ham and shredded cheese; broil until cheese is melted.