2boxesfrozen baby Brussels sprouts and butter sauce
1package8 oz ⅓-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
½cupreduced-fat sour cream
¼cupplus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
¼cupfat-freeskim milk
1tablespoonspicy brown or stone-ground mustard
2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
¼cupfinely chopped bell pepperany color
Multigrain sea salt–sweet potato chipsif desired
Assorted raw vegetablesif desired
Instructies
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 1½-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9½-inch deep-dish glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2 Cook Brussels sprouts as directed on box.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
Beat in sour cream, ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, mustard and lemon juice on low speed until well blended.
Stir in bell pepper.
Chop Brussels sprouts; stir Brussels sprouts with butter sauce into cream cheese mixture until well blended.
Spread evenly in baking dish.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve with chips and raw vegetables.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic Cover and refrigerate the unbaked dip up to 24 hours. Uncover and bake as directed.Festive Touch Use both red and green bell peppers in the dip for a holiday look. Garnish with additional red and green peppers after baking.