HOT ITALIAN GRINDER DIP (RANCH STYLE)

Hot Italian Grinder Dip (Ranch Style) image

Provided by Susan Bickta @souxie

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 - 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1/2 cup(s) hellmann's mayonnaise
1 - envelope ranch dip mix (1 ounce)
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) hot sauce
2 cup(s) shredded cheddar/jack cheese combo
3 ounce(s) thinly sliced deli ham, finely diced
3 ounce(s) thinly sliced hard salami, finely diced
3 ounce(s) thinly sliced capicolla, finely diced
6 ounce(s) shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, finely diced
1/4 cup(s) diced onion
1/4 cup(s) mild yellow banana pepper rings
1 box(es) "sturdy" type crackers for dipping (or toasted baguette slices)

Steps:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch round glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Mix well until there are no lumps.
Add the ranch dip mix, hot sauce, shredded cheese, ham, salami and capicolla. Mix well.
Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper rings.
Serve hot with crackers for dipping.
HINT: for some extra added flavor I've also served this hot dip drizzled with my favorite bottled Italian Salad dressing.