Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Copied / Saved from Taste of Home - sounds scrumptious. Note - this recipe makes a lot as initially written - probably want to reduce a bit...

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 28
• Yields: 1/4 C per serving

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2  cups mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (7 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped  roasted sweet red pepper
• 2  cups  shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2  cups  shredded  Italian cheese blend
• 1  cup  shredded parmesan cheese, divided
•  assorted  cracker

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion and garlic until blended.
2. Stir in tomatoes and red peppers.
3. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, Italian cheese blend and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
4. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned.
7. Serve with crackers.