Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Grab your blender and within a few minutes you’ll have this delicious roasted red pepper dip for you and your guests to enjoy!

Roasted red pepper dip

What is an appetizer?

Did you know that the according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an appetizer is food or drink served before a meal to stimulate ones appetite? I am not sure I’ll ever look at another appetizer the same way again! Who needs an appetite stimulator? I certainly don’t! I thought it was just to keep me from getting “hangry” before the main course! Guess not!

How big should appetizers be?

First and foremost, appetizers should be easy to eat. General rule of thumb, they should be easy to eat with your fingers. In addition to being small in size, they should also be tasty, attractive and something the majority of your guest will enjoy.

Three types of easy appetizers

One of the most easy appetizers is fruit and veggie platters. These appetizers add healthy alternatives and eye-catching color. Often accompanied by a dressing or a yogurt dipping sauce.

Another popular and easy appetizer is chips and dip. Dips can be hot or cold and served with chips, pieces of bread, pretzels, crackers or vegetables. Dips are simple and a favorite of both kids and adults. Some popular dips include, artichoke dip, taco dip, buffalo chicken dip, french onion dip and salsa.

Roasted red pepper dip with pita chips

Rounding out my third easy appetizer, is cheese platters. Super easy to do especially when you are short on time. Cheese trays often include, cheddar, hot pepper, gouda, brie, blue cheese, and spreadable cheeses like port wine cheese. Cheese platters are most often accompanied by crackers but breads and pita chips are also a good alternative.

Try this super easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

My sister-in-law has been making this roasted red pepper dip for years and we LOVE it. It’s super easy, flavorful, and stores in the refrigerator for several days. Are you ready? Just grab all the ingredients, put them into a blender and within a few minutes you’ll be done!

Roasted Red Pepper Dip-Ingredients

Roasted red peppers, pepper, salt, lime juice, cream cheese, fresh garlic, fresh basil.

Ingredients

Drain the roasted red peppers. Add roasted red peppers, pepper, salt, lime juice, cream cheese, chopped garlic and basil to your blender.

Ingredients in the blender

Blend on high for about 1 minute or until all the ingredients are combined.

Blending the ingredients

Pour into a bowl or storage container and refrigerate for several hours.

Roasted red pepper dip

Serve with pita chips, crackers, dipping sticks, etc.

Roasted red pepper dip with pita chips
Roasted red pepper dip

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Grab your blender and within a few minutes you'll have this delicious roasted red pepper dip for you and your guests to enjoy!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar roasted red peppers about 15 oz, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the roasted red peppers, garlic, cream cheese, lime juice, fresh basil, salt and pepper to the blender.
  • Blend on high for about 1 minute or until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour into a bowl or a storage container.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Serve with pita chips, crackers, chips, etc.
Keyword Basil, Cream cheese, Garlic, Pita Chips, Roasted Red Pepper

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