DECONSTRUCTED STUFFED PEPPER DIP

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My stuffed peppers are a hit, and requested often. But the prep is pretty fiddly, so I came up with this alternative that is pretty much chop, mix, and serve. Easy peasy. It's a variation on Charleston Cheese Dip that my friend makes.

Provided by Jane Manookin @Jammeez

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 package(s) 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2-3/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
1-2 cup(s) shredded cheese of your choice
dash(es) worcestershire sauce
Optional black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder
1/2-1 cup(s) baby spinach, slivered
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1-2 cup(s) baby bell peppers, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2-3/4 cup(s) precooked bacon, chopped
1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix cheeses, mayo, and seasonings.
  • Saute peppers, onion, bacon.
  • Add spinach and sauted veggies to cheese and mix until combined.
  • Fold in cracker crumbs, chill, and serve.
  • Alternatively: After folding in cracker crumbs, spread evenly in a 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle top with additional cracker crumbs, and bake at 350 until bubbly and browning.
  • Serve with crackers and/or fresh veggies.

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