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Microwave Pizza Dip Recipe

Pizza toppings such as tomato sauce, pepperoni and cheese combine in this savory dip suggested by field editor Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota.

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Microwave Pizza Dip Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 10-12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup each chopped onion, mushrooms and green pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 cup chopped pepperoni, hard salami or fully cooked Polish sausage
3/4 cup pizza sauce
Crisp breadsticks or garlic toast

Directions

In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, mushrooms and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan and parsley.
Spread vegetable mixture in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Top with pepperoni, cheese mixture and pizza sauce. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted, rotating a half turn once. Top with remaining Parmesan. Serve warm with breadsticks or garlic toast. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 124 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Microwave Pizza Dip in Taste of Home February/March 2002, p63