Makeover Hot Pizza Dip

Name: Makeover Hot Pizza Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 4 cups.
Cuisine: Italian Appetizers, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce; 4 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices, toasted

This standout makeover has less than half the saturated fat and way fewer calories than the original recipe. Guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
4 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth; spread into a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
In a small nonstick skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon over cheeses. Spread pizza sauce over pepper mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, pepperoni and olives.
Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toasted baguette slices.