Thursday, December 10, 2009

Roasted Pepper Cheese Dip

Love this dip!
Great for parties or on a lazy Sunday with crackers and a glass of wine!
Enjoy!!

Ingredients:
2 large red bell peppers
2 large unpeeled garlic cloves
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:
Prepare Peppers & Garlic
- Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds.
- Place peppers, skin side up, on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten with hand.
- Add garlic to baking sheet.
- Broil 4 minutes.
- Turn garlic over.
- Broil 4 more minutes.
- Remove garlic and set aside.
- Broil peppers an additional 2 minutes or until blackened.
- Place peppers in Ziploc bag and seal; let stand 15 minutes.
- Peel peppers and garlic; discard skins.
Making the Dip
- Place peppers and garlic in food processor, process until smooth.
- Add cheese, process until smooth.
- Spoon mixture into bowl and add salt and vinegar.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill.

Tips from Kitchen of Reality:
- You can save some time by buying the roasted red peppers in a jar at the store-- it is easier but the flavor isn't as good as fresh. (The red pepper process is much easier than it sounds.)
- This dip is great with crackers or with fresh vegetables.

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