Hot Pepper Cheese Dip Food

HOT PEPPER JELLY AND CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and hot pepper jelly in a bowl.
• Beat with electric mixer until smooth.

TYROKAFTERI - GREEK ** HOT **PEPPER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Crumble the feta into small pieces using a fork.
• Sauté the pepper in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the skin is lightly browned. Remove the stem and discard, and chop the pepper into very small pieces.
• Using a mortar and pestle, add the pepper and the oil it was sautéed in to the cheese and mash until smooth, adding additional olive oil if needed to bring it to the consistency of a thick (but not stiff) dip. Serve garnished with a bit of parsley.
• Alternatively: Put the cheese, pepper, and oil from sautéeing in the blender and mix, adding more olive oil if needed to bring to the correct consistency.
• (Note: If you have a pepper that's too hot, slit it open down one side under running water and remove and discard the white internal membrane. Pat the pepper dry before sautéeing.).

WARM PEPPER JACK CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan or crockpot.
• Heat over low heat for 45 min.
• Serve warm.
• For added spicyness, mince up some jalapenos and add to it.

MEXICAN PEPPER CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a 10-inch sauté pan set over a medium high heat, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the jalapeños and the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
• Add the corn and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
• Remove the corn, jalapeños, garlic, and onion mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend well. Season the dip with salt and cayenne pepper.
• Place in a casserole dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the dip begins to bubble.
• Serve with your favorite chips!

THREE CHEESE ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place a 6-in. cake pan or small ovenproof saucepan in the center of a 10-in. cast-iron skillet. Cut each roll into thirds; roll each piece into a ball. Place along outer edge of skillet. Gently stack remaining balls on top of bottom layer, leaving some space between them. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave butter, garlic powder and red pepper flakes, covered, until butter is melted. Brush half of butter mixture over dough. Reserve remaining butter mixture., Bake until dough balls are set and beginning to brown, 15-18 minutes. Remove cake pan from skillet. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Add the mushroom mixture, artichokes and spinach., Spoon dip into center of skillet; sprinkle with red pepper and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Brush rolls with remaining butter mixture; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake until dip is heated through and rolls are golden brown, 10-15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes.

PEPPER CREAM CHEESE DIP AND SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat cream cheese 30-40 sec in microwave. Mix in milk until smooth.
• Drain peppers and chop coarsely by pulsing in food processor.
• Add cream cheese and pulse until blended.
• Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or crudites, or spread on bread or bagels. Can be served immediately or refrigerated overnight to let flavors blend.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, mix spinach, cheeses, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion and garlic. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until cheese is melted. Stir before serving. Serve with vegetables and crackers.