Hot Artichoke and Roasted Pepper Asiago Cheese Dip
Recipe from Midwest Living

This isn't your average cheese dip. It's made with artichokes, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and sweet peppers. Serve it as an appetizer with crackers and bread.


Hot Artichoke and Roasted Pepper Asiago Cheese Dip


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: about 3-3/4 cups (12 servings)
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  8-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  Asiago or Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (1 cup)On Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlicOn Sale
  • 1  13- to 14-ounce can  artichoke hearts, drainedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drainedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sliced fresh mushroomsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sliced green onionsOn Sale
  •     Thinly sliced French bread, toasted or toasted pita wedgesOn Sale
  •     Chopped roasted red sweet peppers (optional)On Sale
  •     Parsley leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a food processor bowl, combine cream cheese, Asiago cheese, and garlic. Cover and process until mixture is well combined. Add drained artichoke hearts, drained sweet red peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. Cover and process with on/off turns until finely chopped.
2.
Transfer mixture to an 8-inch quiche dish or 9-inch pie plate, spreading evenly. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. Or, micro cook, uncovered, on 70 percent power (medium-high) for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through, stirring the dip and turning the dish halfway through cooking time. Serve warm with thinly sliced French bread or pita wedges. Garnish with additional red pepper and parsley, if you like. Makes about 3-3/4 cups (12 servings).

Mixer Method
In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, Asiago cheese, and 2 cloves minced garlic with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until well combined. Finely chop the drained artichoke hearts, the drained roasted sweet red peppers, mushrooms and green onions. Stir into the beaten cheese mixture. Spoon into dish and bake as above.

Nutrition information
Calories 126, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 59%, Calcium 11%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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