Skillet Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Skillet Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Dip served on crackers, baguettes, or even with chips is the perfect appetizer for any gathering or game day party.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 38 minutes mins
Broil 2 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Dip
Servings: 8
Calories: 386 kcal
Author: Ned Adams
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4 oz. bacon chopped 2 tbsp. onion finely diced 8 oz. cream cheese ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp. dijon mustard 1 tbsp. granulated garlic (1½ tsp. fresh garlic) 1½ tsp. salt +/-; to taste 1½ tsp. black pepper +/-; to taste 8 oz. roasted red peppers (12 oz. jar; drained/chopped) 1 tbsp. parsley chopped; divided 4 oz. cheddar cheese grated 8 oz. pepper jack cheese grated; divided
Preheat the oven to 350°.
On medium-high, heat the cast iron skillet.
Once hot, add the crumbled bacon and cook until nearly done; about 3 minutes.
Add the onions to the bacon and continue cooking until they begin to soften; about 2 minutes
Drain any bacon renderings and place on medium-low.
Add the cream cheese, stir until melted, fully incorporating the bacon and onions.
Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper to the creamy bacon and onions.
Stir in the roasted red peppers and 2 tsp. parsley.
Slowly mix in the cheddar cheese and ¾ of the pepper jack cheese.
Once the mixture has a melted and combined, sprinkle the remaining pepper jack cheese on the top.
Sprinkle the remaining parsley on top of the cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Turn broiler on and place under boiler for about 2 minutes or until it's golden brown.
Remove from oven and serve immediately with crackers, baguettes, or chips.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Place cubed cream cheese in a 4 qt. or larger slow cooker on high to begin melting.
Cook the bacon and onion in a skillet. Once done, drain and transfer to the slow cooker.
Add all the remaining ingredients, stir and place the lid on.
Cook on high for 2 hours.
Once done, turn to warm for serving while entertaining.
How to keep the skillet dip warm?
Once the skillet is out of the oven, transfer to a slow cooker on warm for serving while entertaining.
Calories: 386 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Cholesterol: 84 mg | Sodium: 1351 mg | Potassium: 202 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 1059 IU | Vitamin C: 16 mg | Calcium: 362 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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