Simple Delicious Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

This dip is elegant summer party food. Think picnic, entertaining on the patio, outdoor concert on the grass, white wine, grown-ups, etc. I had it for the first time at a party a few weeks ago. Let’s just say, if an empty bowl is the sign of a good dish.

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (so there’s no lumps)
½ cup sour cream
½ cup good mayonnaise (such as Hellman’s Real)
10 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced

It literally takes ten minutes to make. You simply throw everything in a food processor and blitz to blend. And to make your life easier, I recommend making it a day ahead…it tastes even better when the flavors have a chance to mingle for a while.

Place the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Blitz to blend well. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let dip come to room temperature, garnish with sliced scallions.

Serve with flat bread, crackers, chips, veggies or all of the above. Enjoy!