Shelly's Recipe

VEGETABLE AND CREAM CHEESE TORTE

Category: Spreads -- Cold

1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
Minced fresh garlic
Salt and pepper
1 (6 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
3 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Cream the cheese and dressing mix together. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, stir together the vegetables and parsley.

In a 3-cup bowl lined with plastic wrap, alternate layers of cheese and vegetable mixture, beginning and ending with cheese layer. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

Invert on plate; remove plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.