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Tomato Pie Dip

Source of Recipe

Paula Deen


Recipe Introduction

"This ooey-gooey baked dip is the perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering or get-together."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/tomatopiedip

List of Ingredients

◦ 1 � (8-ounce) packages mozzarella cheese, shredded
◦ 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
◦ 1 cup mayonnaise
◦ � teaspoon garlic salt
◦ 2 � cups chopped seeded tomato (about 3 medium tomatoes)
◦ ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
◦ Toasted baguette slices, to serve
◦ Garnish: chopped fresh basil, ground black pepper


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350� F. Spray an 8-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, beat mozzarella, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic salt with a mixer at medium speed until well combined; stir in tomatoes and basil. Spread mixture into prepared skillet.

Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes; serve warm with toasted bread. Garnish with basil and pepper, if desired.

Makes about 4 � cups






❧ Kitchen Tip:
Make this dip Southwestern-flavored by swapping mozzarella for Monterey Jack, replacing garlic salt with taco or fajita seasoning, adding a minced jalape�o, and substituting cilantro for basil.