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7 Layer Italian Dip... Seven Layers of Italian flavor and ingredient heaven! This will be one appetizer you get requests to serve over and over again!
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7 Layer Italian Dip

Seven Layers of Italian flavor and ingredient heaven! This will be one appetizer you get requests to serve over and over again!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients 

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 envelope Italian Dressing Mix dry
  • 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce you can use a jar or use the homemade recipe below
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cooked Italian Sausage
  • 10 pepperoni chopped
  • 2.25 ounces sliced olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 cup fresh parsley chopped

Homemade Marinara Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons basil
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the cream cheese and Italian dressing mix together and spread on the bottom of a 7x10 baking dish.
  • Pour marinara sauce over the top of cream cheese layer.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over sauce.
  • Then sprinkle sausage over cheese.
  • Next, sprinkle chopped pepperoni over sausage.
  • Next, layer olives over pepperoni.
  • Lastly, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over olives.
  • Place dip in oven at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Finally, sprinkle parsley over the top and serve with toasted baguettes.

Directions for Homemade Marinara Sauce

  • n a medium sauce pan over medium heat add olive oil, garlic and onion. Sauté until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add basil, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
  • Simmer on low for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1mg
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