Red Pepper Cheddar Dip

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup scallion, sliced
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 blend all ingredients, excepts the bacon and scallions in a food processor until fairly smooth.
• 2 saute the bacon until crispy and drain.
• 3 reserve some of the bacon to use as a garnish, the stir the rest into the the cheese mixture.
• 4 chill for at least 1 hour.
• 5 just before serving, garnish with remaining bacon and scallions.
• 6 serve with favorite bread sticks, veggies, toasted baguettes, etc.