Pesto Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Pesto Roasted Red Pepper Dip—a creamy, flavor-packed spread that combines the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers with the herbaceous richness of basil pesto. Blended with velvety cream cheese, tangy lemon juice, and savory Parmesan, this vibrant dip is a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it's a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh-cut vegetables, or warm pita bread. Make it ahead to let the flavors meld for an even more delicious experience. This quick and easy roasted red pepper dip recipe is the ultimate fusion of bold Mediterranean flavors, ideal for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Roasted red peppers (jarred or freshly roasted)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
If using fresh red peppers, roast them in a 450°F (230°C) oven until the skins are slightly blackened and blistered, about 25 minutes. Let them cool, peel off the charred skin, and remove the seeds. (Skip this step if using jarred roasted red peppers.)
Add the roasted red peppers, cream cheese, basil pesto, garlic clove, and lemon juice into a food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Blend again to fully incorporate the ingredients.
Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, sliced vegetables, or warm pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.8 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.6 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3605 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1661 mg | 35% | |
*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.
