Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Name: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 28 servings (1/4 cup each).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; Assorted crackers

This creamy, bubbly appetizer spread is sure to please. Baked to a golden brown, it gets its richness from cream cheese and mayonnaise. —Valerie Elkinton, Gardner, Kansas

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Assorted crackers

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion and garlic until blended. Stir in tomatoes and red peppers. Stir in mozzarella cheese, Italian cheese blend and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and lightly browned, 18-22 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 244 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Sun Dried Tomato/Roasted Red Pepper Dip in Taste of Home June/July 2008

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Debglass11

Apr 23, 2019

Run, don't walk, to make this creamy spread for your next gathering. Every rich and cheesy bite is so delicious.....wonderful on your favorite crackers. Made it for Easter and people devoured it. Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I can't say enough about this dip.....I could eat it with a spoon! Definitely something that will appear on my appetizer table time and time again.
bmarana

Dec 21, 2015

The best!! Requested for Christmas Eve every year. . I serve with pita chips. Makes a lot so if smaller crowd could make 1/2 recipe.
fascinator

Feb 28, 2015

This is amazing. I only make half the recipe. I have also put it in my little slow cooker to warm up instead of in the oven.
aam93

May 26, 2014

This is always a favorite for guests and so easy to make
sgronholz

Mar 2, 2014

This recipe is wonderful! I did cut it in half and use an 8x8-inch pan, which worked better for my husband and me. I also added a tablespoon of homemade pesto...yum! The next time I'm asked to take an appetizer to a family gathering, this is what I'll be making!
piehlar

Aug 8, 2013

Enjoyed this at a friend's last night. Enjoyed by all ages. Searched for the recipe as it was so good I want to take it to a potluck. Would not change a thing!
christycincy

Jun 19, 2013

I did not read the previous reviews before making and was surprised at how much it made. Very delicious. My boyfriend kept sampling the cold mixture as I was making it and suggested that we try it cold without the cheese some other time that we make it.
Appy_Girl

May 11, 2013

Made just 1/2 of this recipe last night. It's very good. I agree it does make a huge amount. I would also suggest cutting back on some of the mayonnaise. I switched the mozzarella cheese for a Italian blend and I added additional chopped up sun_dried tomatoes. Its an excellent spread. Very eye appealing and will compliment many types of crackers. It's even better the next day.
KmMcK

Oct 25, 2012

Mostly cheese so it didn't have much flavor to it.
gstac1

Jun 19, 2012

Makes a Lot!