Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

Ingredients

Roasted red peppers

2 cups, roughly chopped

Goat cheese

8 ounces, softened

Cream cheese

4 ounces, softened

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Fresh basil

1/4 cup, chopped

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Olive oil

1 tablespoon (for drizzling)

Crackers or sliced baguette

for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, goat cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Transfer the dip mixture to an oven-safe dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the dip for added richness.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, with a slight golden hue on top.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
7. Serve warm with a selection of crunchy crackers or slices of a freshly baked baguette.