Pizza Dip

Contributed by Patricia Tobias

Ingredients:

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup pizza sauce

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup chopped pepperoni

1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper

5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese(2 oz)

1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves(I would leave this out since I don't like basil)

Colored tortilla chips or French baguette bread slices



1) In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pizza sauce and garlic. On 12-or 13-inch round ovenproof serving plate, spread mixture in thin layer. Top with pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, and onions. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

2) Set oven control to broil. Broil with top about 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until mozzarella cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil, serve immediately with tortilla chips.