RED BELL PEPPER AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD

RED BELL PEPPER AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD image

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 small onion, quartered
3 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 tsp olive oil
2 large red bell peppers
1 1/2 cups packed grated shar Tillamook cheddar cheese
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 T chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place onion and garlic in small bakin dish. Drizzle with oil. Bake until soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, char peppers over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Cool 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; pat dry. Place all ingredients except chives in processor. Puree until almost smooth. Transfer to bowl. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (can be prepared 1 day ahead)