Chili Cheese Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup light cream cheese with chives and onions (from 8-oz. container)
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies, drained (from 4.5-oz. can)
8 inches long loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (2 oz.)

Preparation

In small bowl, combine cream cheese and chiles.
Place bread halves, cut sides up, on broiler pan.
Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until light golden brown.
Top with cream cheese mixture and shredded cheese.
Broil additional 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Cut each bread half into 4 pieces.
1 SERVING.
Calories 115 (Calories from Fat Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 2g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 270mg; Total Carbohydrates 15g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Sugars 1g; Protein 5g.
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron.
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat.
Quick Fix: For nacho-flavored cheese bread, add 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasonings mix (from a 1.25-ounce package) with the cream cheese.