Antipasto Layered Dip Recipes

ANTIPASTO PLATTER

Steps:

• Remove large outer leaves from the heads of lettuce. Arrange approximately 1/3 in a layer on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 crushed oregano and desired amount of Italian-style salad dressing. Layer with cooked ham and Provolone cheese.
• Layer Provolone cheese with another 1/3 of the lettuce leaves, 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 crushed oregano, desired amount of Italian-style salad dressing, Genoa salami and Capacola sausage.
• Repeat layering with remaining lettuce, garlic powder, crushed oregano, Italian-style salad dressing, pepperoni sausage, prosciutto and roast beef.
• Layer with mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, pepperoncini and pimento-stuffed green olives. Sprinkle with more Italian-style salad dressing, as desired.
• Top with Gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

HOT ITALIAN ANTIPASTI DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place bread slices on cookie sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix Italian cheese blend, cream cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Spread evenly in baking dish.
• Top cheese mixture in baking dish with salami and prosciutto, then top with roasted peppers and olives. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until bubbling. Meanwhile, bake bread slices in same oven 20 to 24 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
• Top dip with basil; serve with toasted bread slices.

ANTIPASTO DIP

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
• Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Add vinegar and remaining 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and pour over vegetabes; cover and chill 8 hours.
• Transfer to a serving dish, using a slotted spoon, if desired.
• Serve with crackers.

ANTIPASTO LAYERED DIP

Steps:

• 1) Blend the 2 cheeses in the food processor or by hand 2) Spread the cheeses in the bottom of a small serving dish (6"x6" roughly) 3) spread the pesto over the cheese 4) sprinkle the remaining ingredients on top 5) serve with crackers(use a small spoon) 6) can be served immediately or chilled. Keeps well in fridge. Can also layer the dip into small ramekins and place around the room at a party.