Roasted Pepper Dip

Roasted Pepper Dip features three different peppers and is an excellent way to eat your veggies in fun, delicious, and dippable fashion. 

I’ve been condiment crazy lately - olive tapenades, hummus, cream cheese dips, salsa... I’ve been devouring them all with enthusiasm and zero shame. This is why I was thrilled to rediscover the recipe for a dip I created a few years ago, Roasted Pepper Dip - which features three different kinds of peppers.  

The timing was perfect for this dip to come out of retirement, given my current fixation on dippables. 

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• What do you need to make Roasted Pepper Dip?
• How do you make Roasted Pepper Dip?
• Serve it Cold as a Roasted Pepper Spread
• Substitutions and Variations
• How long does Roasted Pepper Dip last?
• Roasted Pepper Dip

What do you need to make Roasted Pepper Dip?

So what 3 peppers are in this dip? I found that jalapeno, poblano, and red bell pepper are perfectly suited together. But feel free to choose any three peppers that strike your fancy. I have a feeling the dip would turn out fabulously with almost any pepper combination.

In addition to three types of peppers, roasted onion and garlic provide complimentary, flavorful roles. Root those flavor bombs into decadent cream cheese and some zesty pepper jack and you’ve got yourself one kickass dip. 

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 poblano peppers
• 1-2 jalapenos
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 head of garlic
• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 packages of cream cheese (I used Philadelphia)
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (I buy blocks of cheese and shred them myself)

How do you make Roasted Pepper Dip?

Another thing I love about this dip is it allows for some serious multi-tasking, effectively cutting down on the time investment involved in creating it. While the veggies are roasting, you get a head start on slowly melting the cream cheese and shredded pepper jack. I provide instructions for making it on the stovetop because it’s the quickest way to make Roasted Pepper Dip, but you could also prepare this in a crockpot.

Instructions

Roast your vegetables in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for 35 minutes. The head of garlic may require an extra 5-10 minutes of roasting time.

While the veggies are roasting, add cream cheese to a small pan over low heat. Let melt, stirring occasionally. This should take around 15 minutes.

Add the shredded pepper jack cheese and let melt into the cream cheese. This should take an additional 15 minutes.

Once the veggies are done roasting, add them all to a food processor and process for 20-30 seconds, until well combined. I don’t aim for the veggies to be completely smooth as I like a bit of texture in the dip.

Add the processed veggies to the cream cheese and pepper jack mixture and stir until combined.

Serve immediately or transfer dip to a small crockpot and set the temperature to low to keep the dip warm.

Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or pita chips.

Once the dip is done, the hardest part will be deciding what to use as a vehicle to get the delicious dip into your mouth. I really like to use slices of French bread and Ritz crackers, but you could use pita chips or even fresh veggies like carrot sticks or cucumber slices. 

Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed! 

Serve it Cold as a Roasted Pepper Spread

While this dip is fantastic warm, it can also be served chilled. The dip will be more firm, more like a Roasted Pepper Spread, perfect for slathering on bagels.

Substitutions and Variations

Try these suggested subs and variations.

• Peppers - You can also use green, yellow, or orange bell pepper instead of red. You might also try serrano peppers, banana peppers, or whatever pepper combination strikes your fancy.
• Onions - It's just fine to use white onion as well, but I would avoid purple as it could result in an unappealing colored dish. If onions don't sit well with you, go ahead and leave them out.
• Garlic - Same goes with garlic. If you're not a fan, leave it out. Or if you're a mega fan, increase the amount.
• Cream cheese - Lighten it up with low-fat cream cheese. Or if you want a vegan version, opt for a vegan cream cheese.
• Shredded cheese - Use any good melting shredded cheese you like, such as cheddar or Colby jack. If you're going the vegan route, you can leave the cheese out or opt for a vegan cheese.

How long does Roasted Pepper Dip last?

Cool to room temperature, then store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheating Instructions

Reheat in a crockpot on a low setting until warm and dippable. Or reheat on the stovetop in a pot over low heat, stirring occasionally.

If you like this dip, you might also like:

• Black Olive and Jalapeno Tapenade
• Buffalo Pickle Dip
• Chipotle and Roasted Garlic Mayo
• Spicy Roasted Carrot Soup
• Easy Seasoned Refried Beans

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