BROILED TOMATO-MOZZARELLA DIP

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This eye-catching and palate-pleasing dip features zippy tomatoes topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. Party guests will wipe the plate clean!-Connie Barszcz, Elmvale, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cartons (8 ounces each) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
Toasted sliced Italian bread

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, basil, fennel, oregano, garlic, sugar, pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Uncover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until thickened. Transfer mixture to a 10-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese., Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Serve with toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.