#2205 - Green Bell Pepper Dip

(by Shirley McNevich)

3 TBSP white sugar
3 TBSP cider vinegar
1 heaping TBSP butter
1 beaten egg
a dash of salt
1 heaping TBSP flour
1 - 8oz. Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
4 TBSP dried onion flakes OR minced onions
1 large green bell pepper (washed and finely chopped)

In a saucepan over medium heat add white sugar, cider vinegar, butter, beaten egg, salt and flour--stir and cook until boiling. As soon as it boils, remove from heat. In a mixer add cream cheese--beat. Add hot cider mixture to cream cheese--beat until smooth. Remove bowl from mixer--add onion flakes/onions and chopped green bell peppers--stir until mixed. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold. Stir when ready to serve. Serve with good quality crackers.