CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Hot Broccoli Dip

This recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining.

Hot Broccoli Dip

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup light mayonnaise

½ cup light sour cream

¼ cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided

1 garlic clove, pressed

1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, combine broccoli, onion, bell pepper. Add Cheddar, mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, garlic, pepper. Mix well. Spoon into 2- to 3-cup ovenproof dish. Bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Serve with crackers or raw vegetables.

Yield: 2 cups (serves 16).

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 70 calories, 6 grams fat, 15 milligrams cholesterol, 2 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 135 milligrams sodium, no fiber.

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