Vampire Dip in Fried Tortilla Bowl (Paula Deen)

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

1 small vidalia onion, chopped

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup spicy tomato juice

2/3 cup tomato paste

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons hot sauce

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoon red dye

1 (15-ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chiles

salt and freshly ground black pepper

fried tortilla bowls, recipe follows

special equipment: round wire fry baskets

3 (8-inch) flour tortillas

salt and pepper

peanut oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Finely chop the green bell pepper and Vidalia onion in a food processor. Add remaining ingredients, puree until almost smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Transfer to a fried tortilla bowl to serve.
2. Tortilla Baskets:
3. Preheat deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
4. Place tortilla in 1 of the baskets. Place another basket on top to hold it in place. Place in the deep-fryer and fry for roughly 1 minute or until golden and crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain and cool. Fill with the vampire dip when completely cooled.

By RecipeOfHealth.com