Creamy Pesto Dip with Roasted Peppers

This creamy pesto dip is the perfect appetizer or snack. It's made with roasted red peppers, cream cheese, sour cream, pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper. The dip is smooth and creamy, with a slightly sweet and savory flavor. It's garnished with chopped fresh basil and served with crispy bread or vegetable sticks for dipping.

This recipe was inspired by a trip to Italy. I was in Tuscany, and I had the most amazing pesto. It was so flavorful and creamy, and I knew I had to recreate it. I experimented with different ingredients and proportions, and I finally came up with this recipe. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Roasted red peppers (1 red bell pepper)
• Cream cheese (8 ounces)
• Sour cream (1/2 cup)
• Pesto (1/4 cup)
• Garlic (1 clove, minced)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
• Crispy bread or vegetable sticks (for dipping)

Instructions

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted red peppers, cream cheese, sour cream, pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
2. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
3. Garnish with chopped basil.
4. Serve with crispy bread or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Why It Works

• The roasted red peppers give the dip a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.
• The cream cheese and sour cream make the dip smooth and creamy.
• The pesto adds a burst of flavor and color.
• The garlic adds a hint of savory flavor.
• The salt and pepper balance out the flavors.