Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Spread-Tammy

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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Spread-Tammy

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

2 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Assorted crackers

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion and garlic until blended. Stir in tomatoes and red peppers. Stir in mozzarella cheese, Italian cheese blend and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and lightly browned, 18-22 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with crackers. Recipe is from Valerie Elkinton, printed in Taste of Home.