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red pepper appetizer

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pam Berg
New Ulm, MN

The sweet and spicy flavor makes a "can't eat just one" appetizer. You can double the amout of red pepper flakes for a zipper bite.

(1 rating)
yield 12 or more
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For red pepper appetizer

  • 2
    red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    red pepper flakes

How To Make red pepper appetizer

  • 1
    Put all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook at least 1/2 hour to reduce. Drain liquid and refrigerate for 4 hours, or better, overnight. Spread softened cream cheese in a 9 inch pie plate shaped serving dish, pour red pepper mixture over cream cheese. Refrigerate. Take out of fridge 30 minutes before serving to soften crea, cheese. Serve with Wheat Thins.
  • 2
    Right before serving. I like to stand my wheat thins in the cream cheese to form points, easy to grab and dip. Makes a nice presentation.

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