Hot Italian Cheesy Dip Recipes

AUNT NANCY'S FAMOUS HOT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a casserole dish (you can use 8x8 to 9x13 sizes), mix together cheese, mayonnaise, onion, and green chilies. Spread evenly in dish.
• Top with sliced pepperoni (I usually place with the edges touching but not overlapping) and sliced black olives (optional).
• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.
• Serve hot with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.

HOT ITALIAN TOMATO AND CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Heat stewed tomatoes till a bit bubbly and add the cream cheese.
• Stir until well blended.
• Remove from heat and serve in a nice serving bowl with tortilla chips or chunks of Italian bread.
• I sometimes will cut out the center of a round bread, line the inside with foil and pour in the dip.
• Cut up the center portion of the bread and use it to dip into the dip.
• Caution: if you do the bread bowl idea -- make sure you line it well so the liquid doesn't have a chance to soak into the outside rim of the bowl -- I have done that by accident and it is not a pretty sight!

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.