Description
Creamy 4 cheese hot roasted red pepper dip blends Mediterranean flavors with rich, tangy goodness. Cheese enthusiasts will savor this quick appetizer that brings warmth and depth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle for even heating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and all four cheeses (Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, and Asiago) until achieving a uniformly smooth consistency.
- Incorporate finely chopped roasted red peppers, thinly sliced green onions, and minced garlic into the cheese mixture, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and ensuring balanced flavor.
- Carefully transfer the creamy mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it out to create an even layer that will heat consistently.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a bubbling texture around the edges and a slightly golden surface.
- Once heated through, remove the dip from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and freshly chopped parsley for added color and zest.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by crispy tortilla chips, assorted crackers, or warm bread slices for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust cheese textures by using room temperature cheeses for smoother blending and easier mixing.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version without compromising rich flavors.
- Roast your own red peppers for deeper, more authentic smoky flavor compared to store-bought jarred peppers.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate the dip mixture before baking to enhance melding of flavors and create a more cohesive texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 442 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg