Inside-Out Veggie Dip

PREP:  35 Minutes + Chilling

Ingredients:

2 large Cucumbers

16 Cherry Tomatoes

1 package Neufchatel Cheese - softened (8 oz)

1/4 cup finely chopped Sweet Red Pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped Celery

2 tablespoons finely chopped Green Onion (about 2 green onions)

1 tablespoon finely chopped Carrot

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder

Other Items Needed:

Fruit/Vegetable Peeler

Small Spoon

Paper Towels

Large Bowl

Now Whip Up This Yummy Veggie Appetizer

• PEEL strips from Cucumbers to create decorative edges if desired.
• CUT into 1/2-in. slices.
• Finely CHOP 2 of the slices and set aside.
• With a small spoon, SCOOP some of the seeds from the remaining slices.

 

• CUT a thin slice from the bottoms of the Tomatoes to allow them to lay flat.
• CUT a thin slice from the tops of the Tomatoes; SCOOP out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell.
• INVERT onto paper towels to drain.

 

• In a large bowl, COMBINE the Neufchatel Cheese, Red Pepper, Celery, Onion, Carrot, Garlic Powder, Salt, Onion Powder & chopped Cucumber.

 

• FILL Tomatoes & Cucumber slices with Cheese Mixture (about 1 teaspoon each).
• REFRIGERATE for at least 1 hour.

 

 

MAKES:  3-1/2 Dozen

This appetizer is perfect for Bridal Showers, Baby Showers & any Summer Weekend Get-Together.

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