Description
This creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip is packed with smoky, sweet flavor from roasted peppers, garlic, and tangy cream cheese. It’s perfect as a spread for crackers, veggies, or sandwiches, and makes a vibrant addition to any appetizer table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the roasted red peppers, cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and smoked paprika in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired. Serve with crackers, pita chips, or raw vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly roasted red peppers for even deeper flavor if preferred.
- This dip also works well as a sandwich spread or topping for grilled chicken.
- For a vegan version, substitute plant-based cream cheese and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg