Cuisinart HM-50DY Herbed Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Sun-dried Tomato Dip, Caramelized Onion Dip

Savories

Herbed Cheese

Instead of purchasing expensive herb-flavored cheeses, you can easily prepare your own.

Makes about 2 cups

8ounces cream cheese (may use regular or lowfat)

5ounces chèvre or other goat cheese (soft type, not aged)

1clove garlic, peeled and minced

1tablespoon finely minced shallot or green onion

1tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1teaspoon herbs de Provence

1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper

dash hot sauce such as Tabasco®, to taste

Place all ingredients except hot sauce in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 for

1 minute, then increase speed to Speed 5 to whip for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add hot sauce to taste, whip on Speed 5 for 30 seconds longer. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to blend. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, pita or bagel chips. It also makes a good topping for a baked potato.

Nutritional information per serving

(2 tablespoons, made with lowfat cream cheese):

Calories 58 (69% from fat) • carb. 1g

•pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 9mg

•sod. 156mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 0g

Roasted Red Pepper and

Sun-dried Tomato Dip

Serve this dip with crackers, bagel chips or pita chips. Or, try it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping

for baked potatoes.

Makes 2 cups

8ounces cream cheese (lowfat or

regular), cut into 8 pieces

1⁄2 cup sour cream (lowfat or regular)

1roasted red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1⁄3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)

1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1clove garlic, chopped

1⁄2 teaspoon basil

1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 3 until well blended and smooth, 2 minutes. Mix on Speed 5 to lighten, 1 minute. Transfer to a reseal- able container and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to blend before serving.

Nutritional information per serving

(2 tablespoons, made with lowfat products):

Calories 54 (52% from fat) • carb. 4g

•pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg

•sod. 111mg • calc. 43mg • fiber 0g

Caramelized Onion Dip

Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.

Makes 31⁄2 cups

4tablespoons unsalted butter

2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2cups finely chopped onions

1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

8ounces lowfat cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces

3⁄4 cup lowfat sour cream

1⁄2 cup lowfat mayonnaise

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet using medium heat. Add onions, cayenne, salt and pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook on medium-low for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the onions are browned and caramelized. Let cool completely.

Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 1 for 1 minute, then Speed

3 for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add half the cooled onions, and mix on Speed 5 for 1 minute. Add remaining onions and mix on Speed 1 until blended. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup): Calories 131 (72% from fat) • carb. 6g

•pro. 3g • fat 11g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 21mg

•sod. 308mg • calc. 53mg • fiber 1g

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