ASIAN CHEESE SPREAD

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This Asian cheese spread recipe is pretty simple as is, but to save even more time, leave the block of cream cheese whole and let your guests spoon up what they'd like. If you can't find crystallized ginger, simply substitute with a 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger. -Lori Stefanishion, Drumheller, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese, cut into 36 cubes
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Rice crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the cream cheese cubes; gently toss to coat. To serve, place cream cheese on crackers; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.