Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Veggie Lover's Pizza Dip

Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped broccoli

1 container (8 ounces) light garden vegetable cream cheese spread

1 garlic clove, pressed

1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup spaghetti sauce

Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix (optional)

Assorted vegetable dippers such as broccoli florets, carrot rounds, celery sticks, red and green bell pepper strips, yellow squash or zucchini slices


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350E°F. Chop broccoli using Food Chopper. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, broccoli and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; spread over bottom of Small Oval Baker using Small Mix 'N Scraper(R).

2. Grate Parmesan cheese using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Sprinkle half of the cheeses over cream cheese mixture. Top with sauce, spreading evenly. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and seasoning mix, if desired. Serve with assorted vegetable dippers.

Yield: 2 cups (16 servings)

Nutrients per serving: (2 tablespoons dip and 1/2 cup vegetables): Calories 70, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 1 g

Cook's Tip: Italian seasoning can be substituted for the Italian Seasoning Mix, if desired.

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