Crunchy Cheddar Red Pepper Dip

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

45 min

Cheddar cheese flavor can make almost anything taste better. Give your next appetizer a tasty twist by adding CHEETOS^® Cheese puffs. The crunchy crumbles atop the dip adds a fun, tasty element that excites any palette. This recipe for Crunchy Cheddar Red Pepper Dip makes for a quick and easy appetizer that is sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

4 red peppers
1 large onion or 3 shallots, peeled and cut in chunks
2 cloves garlic, peeled
4.5 oz. CHEETOS® Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks, crumbled
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cayenne pepper to taste

How to make it

1

Preheat the oven to 428 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
2

Cut the peppers into quarters and remove the seeds.
3

Place on the tray with the onion and garlic.
4

Add Cayenne pepper to taste.
5

Toss with remaining ingredients.
6

Bake for 45 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the tops of the peppers start to brown.
7

Remove from oven and set aside.
8

Place all ingredients–including the oil from the pan–into a food processor. Blend for a couple of minutes until smooth.
9

Top with crumbled Cheetos^{^®} Crunchy cheese flavored snacks.