Roasted Red Pepper Spread or Dip

Description
This is great as a dip or a spread. Serve with wheat pita wedges and Monterey jack / Colby marble cheese slices. Or spread onto a baked pizza-shaped crust and top with sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh spinach, black olive slices, and crumbled feta cheese for an outrageous appetizer.

Ingredients

 * 6 oz roasted red peppers, packed in water (I recommend Viggo's Italian-style, Fire-roasted red peppers, 12 oz jar)
 * 1 tsp minced garlic
 * ¼ tsp lemon juice
 * ⅛ tsp black pepper
 * 8 oz fat-free cream cheese

Directions

 * 1) Place half of the jar (about 1 – 2 large pieces) in a blender and add the garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper.
 * 2) Purée.
 * 3) Add the cream cheese and blend until smooth.