Cream cheese and red pepper bite-sized snacks spread

Preparation Time

5 minutes

Note

A simple, quick, and delicious recipe that combines the creaminess of cream cheese with the smoky and sweet flavor of roasted red peppers. You only need two ingredients to impress your guests.

Ingredients

For the pasta:

200 grams of cream cheese

100 grams of roasted red peppers in strips without rinsing them.

To roast your own peppers (optional):

1 large red bell pepper

A little oil (if you're using the oven)

Instructions

Preparation:

Step 1: Prepare the cheese and pepper paste

1. In a deep bowl, mix the cream cheese with the roasted red peppers.
2. Crush the mixture
3. Use a hand mixer to achieve a smooth texture and extract all the flavor from the pepper.
4. If you don't have a hand mixer, use a regular one.

Note: It's not necessary to add salt; the cream cheese and roasted peppers already provide a balanced flavor.

Step 2: Roast peppers (optional)

If you don't have canned peppers, you can roast them yourself

On a gas stove:

1. Wash the pepper and place it directly on the stove or a grill.
2. Turn it constantly until the skin is black and bubbling all over.

In the oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash the pepper, cut it in half, and place it on a baking sheet with the skin facing up.
3. Spray with a little oil.
4. Bake for 25-35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin darkens in some spots.

Prepare the roasted peppers:

Once roasted, remove the burnt skin, seeds, and internal filaments.

Tips:

1. This paste serves as a side for crackers, toasted bread, or as a filling for sandwiches.
2. If you want an extra touch, add fresh herbs like basil or cilantro.
3. You can also use this paste as a dip for raw vegetables.

Enjoy this delicious and versatile recipe!

Servings

8