Hot Broccoli Dip

Ingredients:

1 pkg. 8 oz. cream cheese
1 c sour cream
1 envelope (1 oz.) ranch salad dressing mix1 pkg.
1 (10 oz.) frozen,chopped broccoli, thawed,well drained
2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions:

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, salad dressing mix, with electric mixer. Stir in broccoli and 1 1/2 c of the cheddar cheese.Spoon into a 9 " pie plateBake at 350 for 20 minutes. Top with 1/2 c cheddar cheese. Bake additional 5 minutes. Garnish with blanched broccoli flowerets and red pepper strips. Serve with bread, crackers, or assorted cut up vegetables