Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Basil and Smoked Paprika Recipe
This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. Combining roasted red peppers with cream cheese, fresh basil, and a blend of spices, it offers a smoky, tangy, and mildly spicy taste that pairs wonderfully with pita, crackers, and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the roasted red peppers, mince the garlic, and measure out all other ingredients so they are ready to use.
- Add to Food Processor: Place the roasted red peppers, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes into a food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring that the cream cheese is fully incorporated with the peppers and spices.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with pita bread, crackers, fresh tomatoes, snap peas, or carrot sticks for a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best flavor, use roasted red peppers from a good quality jar or roast fresh peppers yourself.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature to ensure easier blending.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving if chilled, for optimal flavor and texture.
