Red Pepper Cheddar Dip

By sassy47

Ingredients

• Saute; Fold In:
• 3/4 cup sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup bottled roasted red peppers, diced
• 2 t. Tabasco
• Salt to taste
• 2 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 3 scallions, sliced (1/2 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

Blend all ingredients except bacon and scallions in a food processor until fairly smooth.

Saute bacon until crisp; drain. Reserve some bacon bits and scallions for garnish, then fold the remainder into the cheese mixture. Chill at least 1 hour. Before serving, garnish dip with reserved bacon and scallions.

Serve with breadsticks, cucumbers, or rounds of baguette.