Irresistible Pizza Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Condiments, Others
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Irresistible Pizza Dip
Description
Irresistible Pizza Dip combines familiar pizza ingredients into a baked dip format. The base starts with sautéed onion, capsicum, garlic, and herbs in olive oil, simmered with a tomato passata until thick. A creamy layer of ricotta and cream cheese thins with milk to a spreadable consistency and is gently layered over the tomato base. A topping of Parmesan and cheddar cheese adds sharpness and meltiness. Finally, sliced cabanossi and salami are arranged over the top before baking in a hot oven to meld the flavors and create a rich, savory dish. The result is a warm, creamy dip filled with the tang of tomato, the melting cheeses’ richness, and the salty cured meats’ bite.
This dip pairs well with crusty bread, crackers, or raw vegetables for dipping and works well as a sharing appetizer for gatherings or casual meals. The texture balances creamy surfaces with meaty and tender vegetable bits throughout.
Variety in cured meats can be used according to taste, including ham or bacon, to suit preferences. The layered baking approach ensures the cheese melts evenly without becoming too runny.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 small capsicum chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped dried oregano, dried
- 700 ml tomato passata (or your favourite pizza sauce)
- 60 ml olive oil
- 2 ticks cabanossi
- 100 gm salami sliced, hot
- 250 gm cream cheese softened
- 250 gm ricotta cheese
- 125 ml milk
- 50 gm Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 50 gm cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Oven preheated to 180 C /350 F Heat a large fry pan or shallow sided pot. Add olive oil onions, 1 stick of sliced cabanosi and capsicum and saute on low till starting to soften. Add the herbs, and the garlic and cook till fragrant and softened.
- Add the tomato sauce and simmer on low till reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper (add pre-made pizza sauce if you prefer) and pour into an oven proof dish you can serve in. Set aside
- Mix the ricotta and cream cheese till combined then gradually mix in the milk till smooth
- Start to spread the cream cheese over the top and ( it isn't a runny mix) push it with a spoon to the edges. It doesn't matter if some of the tomato sauce peeks through. Sprinkle the grated cheeses over the cream cheese mixture
- Cut the other stick of cabanosi into thin circles and slice the salami in to strips or quarters, (this way it is easier to eat) and arrange on the top.
- Bake in a very hot oven for 15 minutes.
- I finish mine under the grill so that the top gets melted nicely and the salami is a bit crispy. Once it is bubbly and starting to colour, turn off the grill.
- Let the dip sit for several minutes to cool slightly before feeding to the hungry hordes
Notes
- You can substitute or combine salami with other cured meats like ham, bacon, or sopressa according to your preferences.
- Adding pineapple is an option for a sweeter contrast if you enjoy that flavor component.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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