Layered Romesco Dip

Name: Layered Romesco Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained and patted dry; 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

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Kitchen Tested

Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 12

There’s only one word to describe this dip: brilliant. We took the classic Spanish sauce of almonds and roasted red peppers, and — through the magic of cream cheese — turned it into a layered dip that belongs at your next party. And the one after that, and the one after that, too. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated May 11, 2017

Ingredients

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2

teaspoon salt

jar (12 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained and patted dry

1/2

cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

tablespoon Italian seasoning

tablespoon red wine vinegar

tablespoon honey

1/2

teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2

cup shredded Parmesan cheese

tablespoons sliced almonds

tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps

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1

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, feta cheese, pepper flakes, garlic and salt with electric mixer on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth. Spread evenly on plate or serving platter.
2

In blender, place roasted peppers, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, vinegar, honey and smoked paprika. Cover and puree 60 to 90 seconds or until smooth. Pour over cheese mixture on plate; spread evenly, leaving 1/2-inch border of cream cheese mixture.
3

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over roasted red pepper mixture. Top with almonds and basil; serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Expert Tips

Traditional Spanish Romesco sauce uses bread or bread crumbs to thicken the sauce. We’re using panko bread crumbs for an easy shortcut that maintains all the flavor of the classic sauce.
For even more Spanish flair, serve with olive bread.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 29% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg; 11%
Sodium: 340mg; 14%
Potassium: 55mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 3g
Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;