MAKEOVER HOT PIZZA DIP

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This standout makeover has less than half the saturated fat and way fewer calories than the original recipe. Guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering! -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
4 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth; spread into a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese., In a small nonstick skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon over cheeses. Spread pizza sauce over pepper mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, pepperoni and olives., Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.