Red Bell Pepper And Cheddar Cheese Spread

Preheat oven to 375F.

Place onion and garlic in a small baking dish. Drizzle with oil.

Bake until soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Cool.

Meanwhile, char peppers over a gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides.

Cool 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; pat dry.

Place all ingredients except chives in a food processor. Puree until almost smooth.

Transfer to bowl. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.