Roasted Pepper Dip

PREP:  15 Minutes  CHILL:  1 Hour

Ingredients:

1/3 less fat Neufchatel Cheese (8 ounces)

1 cup fat free Sour Cream

*1 Sweet Red Pepper (roasted & chopped)

1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

2/3 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped Onion

1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Others Items Needed:

Small Baking Dish

Small Bowl

Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Crackers or Tortilla Chips 

Perfect Dip for Any Cookout!

• Place Sweet Red Pepper in a baking dish and Broil on High for 10 minutes.  Turning every couple of minutes.
•  Let the Red Pepper rest until cool enough to handle.
• Remove skin, stem and seeds then chop.

• In a small bowl, beat Neufchatel Cheese & Sour Cream until smooth.
• Stir in the chopped Pepper, Cheeses, Onion, Garlic Powder & Pepper.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Serve with Crackers or Tortilla Chips. 

 

Makes 4 Cups!

* Don't have time to roast the pepper yourself?  You can always buy sweet roasted red peppers already jarred in any grocery store.

I placed this dip in a heart shaped bowl and gifted to a precious couple at their engagement party.  Get creative and serve in various fun ways!

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