Add this Roasted Bell Pepper Dip to your holiday spread this year. A mascarpone cheese based dip loaded with sweet roasted red bell peppers, seasonings and a splash of chili oil for some extra heat!

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A few years ago I posted a fantastic recipe for a Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip, which has been a huge hit. Then I got to thinking about more holiday dip recipes. Here is another one to add to all your Christmas festivities this year. A light and decadent dip filled with mascarpone cheese, sweet roasted peppers and a splash of chili oil for some heat.

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What is This Dip Like

• Difficulty – This is a really easy recipe to make. All the ingredients are added to a food processor and mixed in just about a minute. It can be made in advance to keep things simple.
• Taste – If you love roasted peppers, this recipe is for you. The flavour from the roasted peppers paired with the soft mascarpone cheese is absolutely delicious.
• Serving – This recipe will make close to two cups and is great for serving at parties, to add to a buffet table or to serve with crackers alongside drinks.

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Ingredients

• Masarpone cheese – This is a soft Italian cheese much like the texture of cream cheese. It can be found in the chiller section of your supermarket. It’s sold in small tubs. I’ve also used it is these Mascarpone and Dill Stuffed Mini Peppers.
• Heavy cream – Heavy cream is added to the dip to thin it out and make it creamier.
• Roasted red peppers – You can use a jar of roasted red peppers for this recipe. Alternatively, you can roast you own red peppers for this dish.
• Chili oil – A small amount of chili oil adds a bit of heat to the dip.
• Seasonings – I used a mix of sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

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Instructions

1. Combine ingredients – In a food processor combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, roasted pepper, chili oil, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
2. Mix well – Place the lid on the food processor and secure it shut. At first pulse the food processor until the ingredients are combined. Then push puree and mix it well until combined and smooth. This will take between 30 – 60 seconds depending on the power of your food processor.
3. Transfer to serving dish and garnish – Remove the dip from the food processor and transfer to a serving bowl. Top the dip with extra chili oil if desired and fresh chopped parsley.
4. Serve – Serve the dip with crackers or vegetables.

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Recipe Tips

• If you don’t have a food processor – You can use a hand mixer but just keep in mind the sun dried tomatoes won’t be blended as well. If you are using a hand mixer, I recommend finely chopping the roasted red peppers as small as you can before adding them to the rest of the ingredients.
• Make ahead – You an make this the day before serving. Ahead of serving, give it a quick mix and if it’s too thick, add a tablespoon of two of cream. Then garnish with the toppings just before serving.

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Substutions

• Mascarpone cheese – For this dip, the best substitutions for the mascarpone cheese would be either Ricotta cheese or cream cheese.
• Heavy cream – Alternatively, you could use sour cream, creme fraiche or natural Greek yogurt.
• Fresh parsley – You could add fresh basil, chives or even cilantro.

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Serving and Storage

• Serving – This Dip is great served with a fresh vegetable platter. You could also serve it with crackers, crisp baguette bread (like I did!), chips, toasted pita bread wedges, as part of an Easy Charcuterie Board. here’s a few more serving ideas:
  • Everything Bagel Baked Chicken Tenders
  • Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
  • Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets
  • Paprika Spiced Potato Wedges
  • Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
• Storage – This Roasted Bell Pepper Dip can be made up to two days in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container. If you are making this in advance, don’t add the toppings until just before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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