Veggie Spread from Alton Brown

I've pulled out a recipe on the list of ones to try. Since seeing AB make the roasted vegetable spread in the "Sandwich-craft" episode it has been on that growing list ;)

I'm not certain why it struck me to finally make this (the episode originally aired in 2004), but I am sure happy I did give it a try. First, the was a snap to make. Second, the taste was amazing.

Start with one red bell pepper (I used an orange one because it was in the fridge) cut into rings, one small zucchini sliced up and one medium onion cut into rings. Add four cloves of crushed garlic to the veggies and coat with olive oil.

Roast the veggies in a 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes, until they are soft and a little brown on the edges. I love charred onions, so I let mine get a little darker than just little brown.

After allowing the veggies to cool, place in a food processor with an 8oz block of cream cheese and process until almost smooth.

I served mine with blue tortilla chips. Mmm.


AB's roasted vegetable spread recipe from the Food Network.