Broiled Tomato-Mozzarella Dip Recipe

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This eye-catching and palate-pleasing dip features zippy tomatoes topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. Party guests will wipe the plate clean!—Connie Barszcz, Elmvale, Ontario

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Broiled Tomato-Mozzarella Dip Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Broil: 5 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

35 5 40

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
Toasted sliced Italian bread

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, basil, fennel, oregano, garlic, sugar, pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Uncover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until thickened. Transfer mixture to a 10-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Serve with toasted bread. Yield: 5 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup (calculated without bread) equals 97 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 143 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Broiled Tomato-Mozzarella Dip in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p33