Antipasto Layered Dip Recipes

ANTIPASTO LAYERED DIP

Steps:

• 1) Blend the 2 cheeses in the food processor or by hand 2) Spread the cheeses in the bottom of a small serving dish (6"x6" roughly) 3) spread the pesto over the cheese 4) sprinkle the remaining ingredients on top 5) serve with crackers(use a small spoon) 6) can be served immediately or chilled. Keeps well in fridge. Can also layer the dip into small ramekins and place around the room at a party.

7-LAYER ITALIAN HERO DIP

Steps:

• You'll need a 2-quart bowl or small trifle dish for these dips. Scoop them out with a big spoon; each dip serves about 8.
• Lettuce
• Toss 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce with olive oil.
• Italian Dressing
• Pulse 1/4 cup each mayonnaise, sour cream, basil and parsley with1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons each red wine vinegar and capers, and 1 small garlic clove in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cured Meat
• Cut 4 ounces (salami, soppressata or prosciutto) into strips.
• Provolone
• Cut about 4 ounces into cubes.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Drain and chop 3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
• Giardiniera
• Drain and chop 1 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables).
• Cannellini Beans
• Pulse 1 cup canned beans (drained and rinsed) and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

ANTIPASTO SPREAD/DIP

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese and mix in garlic, spices, salt & pepper. Spread the mixture over the bottom and side of a 9" pie pan.
• Pour the marinara sauce over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle on diced vegetables and top w/ parm cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and the whole thing is warmed through. Serve w/ crackers and or carrots & celery sticks.

ANTIPASTO DIP

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
• Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Add vinegar and remaining 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and pour over vegetabes; cover and chill 8 hours.
• Transfer to a serving dish, using a slotted spoon, if desired.
• Serve with crackers.

GREEK ANTIPASTO DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Mix reduced-fat cream cheese and garlic; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
• Cover with peppers and onions. Drizzle with oil; top with feta.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until heated through. Squeeze lemon over dip. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.

HOT ITALIAN ANTIPASTI DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place bread slices on cookie sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix Italian cheese blend, cream cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Spread evenly in baking dish.
• Top cheese mixture in baking dish with salami and prosciutto, then top with roasted peppers and olives. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until bubbling. Meanwhile, bake bread slices in same oven 20 to 24 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
• Top dip with basil; serve with toasted bread slices.

ANTIPASTO PLATTER

Steps:

• Remove large outer leaves from the heads of lettuce. Arrange approximately 1/3 in a layer on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 crushed oregano and desired amount of Italian-style salad dressing. Layer with cooked ham and Provolone cheese.
• Layer Provolone cheese with another 1/3 of the lettuce leaves, 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 crushed oregano, desired amount of Italian-style salad dressing, Genoa salami and Capacola sausage.
• Repeat layering with remaining lettuce, garlic powder, crushed oregano, Italian-style salad dressing, pepperoni sausage, prosciutto and roast beef.
• Layer with mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, pepperoncini and pimento-stuffed green olives. Sprinkle with more Italian-style salad dressing, as desired.
• Top with Gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.