Asiago Dip

I was actually looking for an asiago fondue recipe when I found an easy, warm asiago dip recipe on the Betty Crocker website. Unable to locate a desired fondue recipe that would focus on asiago cheese, as opposed to a combination of cheeses, I decided to use the dip recipe with some modifications. It turned out wonderfully, and it was so easy, so here is what I ended up making! I used light versions of the cream cheese and sour cream with success.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
•  ground black pepper, to taste
• 3  tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (reconstituted, if not packed in oil)

Directions

1. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and asiago cheese in a microwave-safe bowl (or you can do this over the stovetop, as you prefer - melt down the cheeses and mix well).
2. Heat for 1 minute in microwave, remove, and stir well. Repeat until the cheeses have melted down and the mixture is well combined, about 3 minutes.
3. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes, and mix well.
4. Serve in a mini crockpot set on warm, or in a fondue dish over a lit candle, to keep warm. Excellent with bread cubes, veggies, and baked potato wedges!