Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup freshly shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup thick pizza sauce
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- optional topping: sliced pepperoni, olives, or sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of a small (2 to 3-quart) slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, cream cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, then add any desired optional toppings.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, until the dip is fully warmed and melted.
- Stir gently halfway through cooking, and again before serving for a creamy texture.
- Switch to the warm setting and serve directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
Ensure to grease the slow cooker for easy serving.
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
Serve with breadsticks, tortilla chips, or veggies for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg