Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8

This layered dip boasts a bold pizza flavor. The bottom layer is a delicate blend of four cheeses: mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and cream cheese. The cheese layer is topped with a tomato sauce with the rich flavor of roasted tomatoes and Italian spices. Top it with a layer of black olives, red onion, and crushed bell peppers, all topped with another mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan. After baking, the cheese melts on the surface, creating a truly delicious appetizer. Scoop up the dip with baguette slices and enjoy the luxurious pizza flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. grated mozzarella
• 1 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 0.5 cup ricotta
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 110 g of cream cheese
• 1 can (400 g) of canned fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 can (170 g) of tomato paste
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup chopped red onion
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped black olives
• 1 loaf crusty bread or baguette, thinly sliced, for serving

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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Preparation:

Step 1
• Preheat oven to 190°C.
Step 2
• In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, ricotta, sour cream, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth and free of lumps of cream cheese. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the bottom of a 22x22 cm baking dish.
Step 3
• In a small bowl, combine the roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently spread the mixture over the cheese layer, making sure it evenly covers the cheese and no white bits are visible.
Step 4
• Top with onions, bell peppers, and sliced ​​olives. Sprinkle the vegetables with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 5
• Bake for 25 minutes; then increase the oven temperature to 230°C and bake until golden brown around the edges, another 5 minutes. Let the dip cool slightly. Serve with bread.

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