MARINARA-MOZZARELLA DIP

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Talk about easy! With three ingredients and two loaves of baguette-style French bread, this marinara mozzarella dip is an easy appetizer that will please your family and guests. For variation, try using goat cheese instead of mozzarella cheese. -Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

2 cups marinara sauce
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
French bread baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes and additional fresh minced basil

Steps:

Pour marinara into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low about 2 hours, until hot. Stir in mozzarella and basil. Cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes longer. If desired, top with crushed red pepper flakes and additional basil. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.