Italian Tricolor Layered Dip Recipes

ITALIAN TRICOLOR LAYERED DIP

Steps:

• Line a small casserole dish with plastic wrap. Set aside.
• Mix cream cheese, garlic and goat cheese together.
• Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture evenly in the dish.
• Spread all of the sundried tomatoes on top.
• Layer another 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top of tomatoes.
• Spread all of the pesto on top of the cheese.
• Finish with remaining 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
• Cover and chill for an hour, or longer.
• Turn dish upside down onto a serving platter/plate and serve.
• Buon appetito!

5 LAYER ITALIAN DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Spread mixture on bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
• Layer pesto, pimientos, mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over cream cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with crackers or sliced Italian bread.

ITALIAN LAYERED DIP

Steps:

• Let cream cheese and goat cheese soften at room temperature. Mix cheeses together with minced garlic. Line a casserole dish with plastic wrap. Put 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the dish, spreading it evenly to the sides. Next, layer ingredients in the following order: the sun-dried tomatoes, 1/3 cheese mixture, pesto, and remaining cheese in the same manner. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, turn upside down on a platter. Serve with crackers.

ITALIAN LAYERED DIP WITH CRISP CRACKERS

Steps:

• Place beans, Parmesan cheese and salad dressing in food processor bowl with metal blade; process until smooth. Spread mixture in ungreased 9-inch microwave-safe pie pan or quiche dish.
• Top with pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, shredded Italian cheese blend and oregano. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap.
• Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, turning pan once halfway through cooking. Serve with crisp crackers.