Looking for a tasty appetizer that will please a crowd? Check out this Chicken Parmesan Dip! This dip combines ingredients like ricotta cheese, basil, and fire-roasted tomatoes and will hit the spot when you are craving hearty comfort food.
To make this Chicken Parmesan Dip, you just need to add the ingredients to a baking dish, throw it in the oven and (not so) patiently wait for it to finish! After the dip comes out of the oven, you will be left with a bubbly, cheesy, and melty appetizer that is perfect to pair with toasted bread. This is a recipe that can easily be finished off while you are busy entertaining guests.
Other than the protein, one of the other key ingredients in this recipe is the fire-roasted tomatoes. Not only do they pack a flavorful punch, but they also crank up the nutritional value! Tomatoes are a great source of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and lycopene. Both vitamin C and lycopene are antioxidants that function in our body to reduce inflammation and destroy free radicals that can cause disease.
You can also make this recipe all year round, as canned tomatoes are a nutritious and affordable pantry staple. So, what are you waiting for? Give this Chicken Parmesan Dip a try for your next party. And don’t forget to make extra–this dip is so good that it will fly right off the table!
Chicken Parmesan Dip
Looking for a tasty appetizer that will please a crowd? Check out this Chicken Parmesan Dip! This dip combines ingredients like ricotta cheese, basil, and fire-roasted tomatoes and will hit the spot when you are craving hearty comfort food.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. crushed red pepper
1 (14 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
¾ tsp. Italian seasoning
1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup diced, cooked chicken
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Spray a 6-cup baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook until the onion turns translucent then mix in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
Combine a half cup of the mozarella, ricotta, and two tablespoons of the basil in a bowl.
Spread a half cup of the tomato sauce into the prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle the chicken on top then spoon the remaining tomato sauce over top. Finish with sprinkling the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan on top.
Bake it in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is bubbly and the cheese has melted.
Remove the dip from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining chopped fresh basil and enjoy!
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Looking for a tasty appetizer that’s sure to please everyone? Check out this tantalizing recipe for Baked Marinara and Goat Cheese! This dip combines simple ingredients like marinara, basil, and goat cheese and will hit the spot when you’re craving Italian flavors.
To make this Baked Marinara and Goat Cheese, you just need to add the ingredients to a baking dish, throw it in the oven and (not so) patiently wait for it to finish! After the dip comes out of the oven, you will be left with a bubbly, cheesy, and melty appetizer that is perfect to pair with toasted bread. This is a recipe that can easily be finished off while you are busy entertaining guests.
Despite it’s simplicity, this recipe is rich in both flavor and nutrition. Thanks to the canned tomato product (marinara sauce), there is a plethora of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and lycopene. Both vitamin C and lycopene are antioxidants that function in our body to reduce inflammation and destroy free radicals that can cause disease. Additionally, lycopene has been proven to protect the body against many chronic diseases and even reduce the risk of stroke, which is why canned tomatoes are one superfood you should have in your pantry.
You can also make this recipe all year round, as canned tomatoes are a nutritious and affordable pantry staple. So, what are you waiting for? Give this Baked Marinara and Goat Cheese a try for your next party. And don’t forget to make extra–this dip is so good that it will fly right off the table!
Baked Marinara and Goat Cheese
Looking for a tasty appetizer that's sure to please everyone? Check out this tantalizing recipe for Baked Marinara and Goat Cheese!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) log goat cheese, softened
2 cups marinara sauce
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ cup fresh basil, chiffonade
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
Spray a small baking dish with cooking spray. Press the goat cheese to fit the shape of the pan, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
Spoon the marinara sauce along the edge and along the sides of the goat cheese. Make sure to not cover the center of the cheese. Sprinkle salt over top.
Bake it in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the goat cheese is soft and the marinara is bubbling.
Remove the cheese from the oven and top with fresh basil. Serve with bread and crackers and enjoy!
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What could be more comforting than dipping bread into a bubbling hot dish of savory Marinara sauce laden with melted cheese? We’re not really sure, which is why this recipe for Cheesy Pizza Dip should be on your appetizer rotation this month. While it tastes decadent, you can feel good about eating it knowing that it’s good for you too.
In the winter, canned tomatoes make the absolute best dips because they are picked at the peak of ripeness and their summer flavor is locked in. (In fact, this is a secret that tomato growers have long been using to impress their party guests.) When you slow roast those canned tomatoes you concentrate their flavor even more as they become gorgeously browned and caramelized in the oven. Here, those glorious tomatoes are jarred up into a flavorful marinara sauce that serves as a healthful base for a flavor-packed party appetizer your guests will love. Serve with toasted bread and enjoy! While this Cheesy Pizza Dip may look simple, it’s filled with irresistible flavor that everyone is sure to enjoy!
Get the full recipe for Cheesy Pizza Dip from Ellie Krieger, RDN.
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Looking for a tasty appetizer that will please a crowd? Check out this one skillet beefy 7-layer dip! This dip combines ingredients like sweet onion, sour cream, black beans, chiles, canned tomatoes, jalapeños and cheddar cheese and will hit the spot when you are craving Mexican cuisine!
To make this appetizer, you just need to add the ingredients to a baking dish, throw it in the oven and (not so) patiently wait for it to finish! After the dip comes out of the oven, you will be left with a bubbly, cheesy, and melty dip that is perfect to pair with tortillas or chips on the side. This is a recipe that can easily be finished off while you are busy entertaining guests.
Other than the protein, one of the other key ingredients in this recipe is tomato paste. Tomato paste is a great ingredient to use do develop a depth of flavor, add color, and boost the nutritional value! Tomatoes are a great source of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and lycopene. Both vitamin C and lycopene are antioxidants that function in our body to reduce inflammation and destroy free radicals that can cause disease. So, the next time you are shopping, pick up some tomato paste. It is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of dishes from Italian to Mexican cuisine!
Whether you’re attending a tailgate, game day, picnic, or potluck, this quick and easy recipe for the BEST BLT dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You just need 6 ingredients and 15 minutes to whip up this unique dip inspired by the classic BLT sandwich. You can’t beat the timeless combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato!
We love this dip because it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients but is still packed full of complex flavors. We think that the T for tomato is the most important part of a BLT, and canned tomatoes give this dip it’s delicious tangy and bright flavors, balancing out the decadent cream cheese base and smoky salty bacon. The best part is that you can make this recipe all year round, as canned tomatoes are a nutritious and affordable pantry staple. When looking at what to purchase at the store, look for those with minimal added salt and sugar to maximize their nutrition. Tomatoes in all of their forms feature vitamins C and A, and other plant compounds, like lycopene which has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers. So, what are you waiting for? Give this a try and serve along side crunchy fresh veggies and your favorite crackers.
Get the full recipe for BLT Dip by visiting our friends at Red Gold.
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