Blue Cheese Roasted Pepper Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this bold and creamy Blue Cheese Roasted Pepper Spread, a quick and flavor-packed recipe perfect for any occasion. Featuring tangy blue cheese and silky cream cheese blended with sweet, smoky roasted red peppers, fresh garlic, and a bright splash of lemon juice, this savory spread delivers a rich burst of umami in every bite. A drizzle of olive oil adds a luscious texture, while fresh parsley and a touch of black pepper bring a herby, aromatic finish. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile spread pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty bread, or crunchy vegetable sticks, making it an easy yet elegant choice for parties, picnics, or casual snacking. Don't forget to let it come to room temperature before serving to enjoy its full depth of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Bring the blue cheese and cream cheese to room temperature for easier blending. Set them out about 15-20 minutes before starting the recipe.
Drain the roasted red peppers if using jarred peppers, and pat them dry with a paper towel. Roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, roasted red peppers, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
Use a fork or hand mixer to mash and blend the ingredients until creamy and well-combined. Leave some chunks of blue cheese and roasted peppers for texture if desired.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while mixing to create a smoother consistency.
Stir in the chopped parsley, black pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers, crusty bread, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Allow the spread to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.3 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2881 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1099 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
