HOT CRAB, RED PEPPER AND ONION DIP

1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1 (4 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, soft
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
WHEAT THINS Snack Crackers

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese; cover and refrigerate for later use. Mix all remaining ingredients except crackers until well blended.
Spread into 9-inch pie plate.

Bake 20 minutes or until dip is heated through and top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with crackers.

Yield: 20 servings
Source: Kraft