Kickoff Pepper Dip Recipe

Name: Kickoff Pepper Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; ¼ cup water; 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise-based salad dressing; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 dash hot sauce; assorted fresh vegetable, for dippers (such as peeled baby carrots, zucchini slices, pea pods, yellow summer squash sticks, and or or red s)

Servings: persons

4 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup water
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise-based salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon salt
1 dash hot sauce
assorted fresh vegetable, for dippers (such as peeled baby carrots, zucchini slices, pea pods, yellow summer squash sticks, and or or red s)

1
In a blender or large food processor, combine about one-third of the cut up sweet peppers, the onion, and the water.
2
Cover and blend or process until smooth.
3
Add the remaining cut up peppers; cover and blend until smooth.
4
Place pureed vegetable mixture in a fine sieve; press mixture gently to drain off excess liquid.
5
Set aside.
6
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise dressing, lemon juice, oil, horseradish, salt, and hot pepper sauce.
7
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed.
8
Beat in pureed vegetable mixture.
9
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
10
Tote dip, sweet pepper shells (if using), and vegetable dippers (if using) in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
11
If desired, spoon dip into the sweet pepper shells.
12
Serve with vegetable dippers and/or breadsticks.

357

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, ¼ cup water, 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Kickoff Pepper Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kickoff Pepper Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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