Hot Pepperoni Muffuletta Dip

Seriously though, this dip is addictive!  It's so full of things I love and it reminds me of a city I love...New Orleans!  If you've ever had the pleasure of sitting along the banks of the Mississippi enjoying a muffuletta purchased from the Central Grocery on Decatur Street in the French Quarter, this dip will take you right back there.

The traditional muffuletta is prepared with a signature olive salad that consists of olive and giardiniera elements, cured meats and provolone and mozzarella cheeses served on a Sicilian sesame bread.  Like the original, this muffuletta dip has olive, giardiniera, cured meat (Hormel Pepperoni), and provolone cheese.

I served my muffuletta dip with some crusty bread slices.  It is a taste sensation!

Ingredients

• 1 - 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened (I used reduced fat)
• 1 cup Hormel® Pepperoni, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced green pimento stuffed olives
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup giardiniera, drained and chopped (find in the grocery store by the pickles)
• 4 oz. provolone cheese, cubed
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the parsley.
3. Spread mixture into an oven safe dish. Bake in oven for 25 -30 minutes or until dip is hot and bubbly.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
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