Description
A creamy, smoky, and slightly sweet appetizer with a vibrant flavor and color. A smooth cream cheese base with roasted red peppers, garlic, and herbs, perfect with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (7 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Pita chips, crackers, or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add well-drained and chopped roasted peppers to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a smooth texture, pulse in a food processor. For a chunkier dip, stir by hand until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with olive oil or extra chopped peppers. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free dip.
Drain and pat peppers dry to avoid a watery consistency.
Chill the dip before serving so flavors can deepen.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
The dip can be made up to 4 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-Cook / Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: roasted red pepper dip, creamy pepper dip, easy party appetizer, cream cheese dip recipe, mediterranean dip