Ingredients

Crackers

• 1 sleeve soda crackers, about 3 dozen
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted, ½ stick
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano flakes
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Vegetables and Herbs

• ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced, about ½ cup
• 1 small carrot, peeled, trimmed and diced, about ¼ cup
• ½ small red onion, peeled and diced, about ¼ cup
• 1 celery rib, diced, about 2 tablespoons
• 2 green onions, diced, about 2 tablespoons
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 1 tablespoon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Cream Base and Seasoning

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce