Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8

For appetizers at a house party, make three simple dips with popular pizza flavors. All three start with the same tomato and pepperoni base, then add different toppings to each version. The first dip features artichokes, capers, and Parmesan. The second features olives, mushrooms, and oregano, and the third is loaded with sun-dried tomato chunks, pepperoni, and aromatic basil. So much variety for an appetizer without the hassle! Serve the dips with fried cheese sticks for dipping.

Ingredients:

Cheese sticks and dip base

• 1 package (680 g) of frozen breaded mozzarella sticks
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped pepperoni (about 220 g)
• 2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (800 g) of tomato puree
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Supplements

• 1/4 cup marinated sliced ​​artichokes, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped capers + 2 tsp brine
• 2 tbsp. l. grated parmesan
• 0.5 cups pitted black olives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled mushrooms, finely chopped
• Dried oregano, for sprinkling
• Red pepper flakes, to sprinkle
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Artichokes, marinated mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, pepperoni sausage, salami

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Cheese sticks and dip base:
  
  Prepare cheese sticks according to package directions.
  
  Meanwhile, prepare the dip base.:
  
  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepperoni and cook, stirring, until crispy around the edges, 1-2 minutes. Transfer half of the pepperoni to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the garlic and cook until sizzling, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
• Add tomato puree, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
• Supplements:
  
  Divide the dipping sauce into three bowls (about 1 cup per serving). Toss the artichokes, capers, brine, and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan into the first bowl and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan.
Step 4
• Toss the olives and mushrooms into a second bowl and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes. Toss the sun-dried tomatoes, remaining pepperoni, and most of the basil into a third bowl. Top with the ricotta and remaining basil.
Step 5
• Place the cheese sticks on a platter and serve with sauces.

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