Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip

This is a WONDERFUL tasting dip that is EASY to make. The prep time does not include the cooling time, which takes about 15 minutes.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded
• 2  garlic cloves, minced (not from jar)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
•  thin crackers or   toasted baguette, sliced

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet or jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil, using enough foil so that there is extra on the sides.
2. Place peppers on the foil. Broil 6 to 8 inches below the broiler element. Rotate to char on all sides.
3. Remove from oven and draw up sides of foil to enclose the peppers. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
4. Open the foil, and when the peppers are cool enough to handle, remove stem and peel and seed the peppers.
5. Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth.