Layered Romesco Dip

There’s only one word to describe this dip: brilliant. And the one after that, and the one after that, too.MORE+LESS-

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

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

1/2

teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2

cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2

tablespoons sliced almonds

2

tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

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• 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 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

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;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.