Red Bell Pepper And Cheddar Cheese Spread Recipes

RED BELL PEPPER AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place onion and garlic in small baking dish. Drizzle with oil. Bake until soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Cool.
• Meanwhile, char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Cool 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; pat dry. Place all ingredients except chives in processor. Puree until almost smooth. Transfer to bowl. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND RED BELL PEPPER STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper to skillet and sauté until just tender, about 4 minutes. Mix in green onions; sauté 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
• Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter thinly on bread. Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces. Layer half of bread in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover with half of cheese, then half of bell pepper mixture. Repeat layering with bread, cheese and bell pepper mixture. Beat milk, eggs, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Pour over strata.
• Bake strata until lightly browned on top and set in center, about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into squares.

RED PEPPER CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients, excepts the bacon and scallions in a food processor until fairly smooth.
• Saute the bacon until crispy and drain.
• Reserve some of the bacon to use as a garnish, the stir the rest into the the cheese mixture.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving, garnish with remaining bacon and scallions.
• Serve with favorite bread sticks, veggies, toasted baguettes, etc.

RED PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Immerse nine 8-ounce jars in simmering water. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red bell peppers, onion, and habanero pepper; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, vinegar, garam masala, and coriander; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir apricot nectar and orange juice concentrate into the skillet. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Whisk water and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour together in a bowl until no lumps remain. Pour into the skillet; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pack mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, for 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area.

CREAMY CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating until well blended. Add cheddar cheese and red pepper; mix well. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
• Serve as a spread with crackers.

BELL PEPPER-CREAM CHEESE SNACKERS

Steps:

• Spoon cream cheese spread into peppers, adding about 1 Tbsp. cream cheese to each pepper.
• Top with seasoning.

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the oven on broil.
• Clean and slice the bell pepper into four quarters. Remove the seeds and white part.
• Brush with olive oil.
• Top each slice with 1/2 ounce of mozzarella cheese.
• Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.

GRILLED CHEESE & PEPPER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until tender. Divide between 2 bread slices. Top with cheese and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.