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We sometimes celebrate New Year's Eve at church or with friends with a simple time of fellowship, food and board games. I have often brought this dip, along with breadsticks, and a large tray of Christmas cookies from the freezer. It doesn't get much easier!
HOT PIZZA DIP
One 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce OR spaghetti sauce
2 Tblsp. chopped green and/or red pepper*
2 Tblsp. thinly sliced green onions*
Breadsticks or tortilla chips for dipping
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and Italian seasoning together. Spread the mixture in an ungreased microwave-safe 9-inch pie plate.
In a bowl, combine the mozzarella and the parmesan. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the cream cheese in the pie plate. Spread the sauce over the top and then sprinkle all of the remaining cheese mixture over the sauce. Top with the chopped peppers and the green onions.
Microwave the dip uncovered on High for 3 to 4 minutes, rotating the plate a half turn several times if your microwave does not have a turntable, until the cheese is almost melted. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving with breadsticks or tortilla chips.
* You can top this dip with almost anything -- I have used finely chopped pepperoni, peppers or green onions only, a combination of the three -- or I have just simply topped it with a sprinkle of pizza spice. It doesn’t seem to matter what you use -- the dip is going to get gobbled up regardless. I very often bring this to potlucks because people enjoy it so much. I usually make two of these, and there is still never any left to bring home.
That sounds like a version of a taco dip that I love. As I will be alone, I dare not make this up; however, I do have all the ingredients.
ReplyDeleteHmmm ... a taco dip that's similar to this? Do tell! Would you share the recipe or is it on your blog somewhere?
DeleteSounds yummy. We picked up at pizza at Mellow Mushroom yesterday as we both had colds and stayed home from church to keep from spreading our germs. Pizza was the only thing that sounded good to us.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a delicious way to feed a cold, Arlene -- pizza. Always a good idea.
DeleteSounds yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy this if you try it, Terri! I love that the ingredients are nearly always on hand.
DeleteHave a very blessed new year 2019!
ReplyDeleteA blessed new year to you as well, Carol!
DeleteMrs T, oh this looks so delicious! Too late for tonight but I am going to bookmark it for the Super Bowl! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us!
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