Three Pepper Dip Food

ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
• Cut the peppers into quarters and remove the seeds. Place on the tray with the onion and garlic. Toss with remaining ingredients.
• Bake at 425 for 45-50 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the tops of the peppers are starting to brown.
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Place all ingredients - including the oil from the pan - into a food processor. Blend for a couple of minutes until totally smooth.
• Store this in the fridge for a few days, up to a week. Beyond that, you can freeze it.

THREE-PEPPER GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, peppers, garlic and salt; mash together with a fork. Stir in avocados; fold in tomatoes and remaining cilantro and onion. Serve immediately with chips.

THREE-PEPPER BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2-qt, baking dish. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Serve warm with chips or fresh vegetables.

THREE PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
• Serve with crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.

BAKED THREE-CHEESE ONION DIP WITH CHIVE AND PEPPERONCINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened, 8-10 minutes; season with salt. Let cool.
• Pulse cream cheese and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth.
• Toss cornstarch, 3/4 cup cheddar, and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack in a medium bowl to coat cheese. Mix in cream cheese mixture and cooked onion; season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a 1-qt. baking dish and top with remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake dip until golden and bubbling, 20-25 minutes. Let dip cool 5 minutes, then top with chives and peperoncini. Serve with crackers.

THREE CHEESE PEPPERONCINI SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Make sure cream cheese is softened.
• 2. Place all ingredients in a food processor.
• 3. Pulse to combine. It's better to have this a little chunky instead of a smooth puree.
• 4. This can be eaten immediately but it will be better if allowed to sit for a while or refrigerated overnight. Serve with pita crisps, crackers or any sturdy bread or toast.