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

Directions

Tortilla Baskets:

• 3 (8-inch) flour tortillas
• Salt and pepper
• Peanut oil, for frying