Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip
Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip is an incredibly delicious warm dip that’s loaded with three types of cheese, chopped salami, garlic, and spicy Calabrian chili peppers. It’s the ultimate appetizer for entertaining!
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Have I got an amazing appetizer for you! Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip checks ALL my boxes: warm, cheesy, creamy, spicy, and has a wonderful cheese pull from all the mozzarella.
What’s Italian about this cheese dip?
- Two iconic Italian cheeses, mozzarella and parmesan. What cheesy dip would be complete without creamy, melty mozzarella and rich, nutty parmesan?
- Salami, a quintessential Italian meat, adds a wonderful flavor and texture.
- Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers, which come from Calabria, a region in Southern Italy. They’re spicy, tangy, salty, and so full of flavor!
I have always wanted to cook with Calabrian chili peppers, but have never seen them in stores. I found them at Supermarket Italy and was so excited to try them!
I love foods that are not only spicy, but full of flavor, too. You get all that and more with Tutto Calabria Crushed Hot Chili Peppers.
The crushed peppers are made with crushed Calabrian chili peppers, oil, salt, vinegar, and basil. It’s like an explosion of flavor in your mouth.
My husband tried a spoonful and as his eyes opened wide he said, “Wow! That’s amazing!” If you like chili pepper flakes, chili oil, or hot sauce made with chile peppers, I think you will love this stuff.
I’ve added these crushed hot chili peppers to Italian pot roast, mixed it with mayo for a tasty sandwich spread, and added it to this cheesy Italian dip.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):
- Cream cheese
- Shredded mozzarella
- Shredded parmesan
- Tutto Calabria Crushed Hot Chili Peppers
- Garlic powder
- Chopped salami
Did I mention how easy this dip is to make? Just combine the ingredients in a bowl, transfer it to a baking dish and bake it in the oven. Voila! This cheesy, flavor-filled dip is ready to be served in just 30 minutes!
French bread or a baguette would be great for dipping, but I love the toasts I got from Supermarket Italy the best. They’re crispy, crunchy, buttery, and perfect for dipping in this warm, cheesy dip.
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Looking for more appetizer recipes? Here are some favorites:
- Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
- Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball
- Marinated Cheese & Olive Antipasto
- Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes
Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella divided
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
- 2-3 tbsp Tutto Calabria Crushed Calabrian Hot Chili Peppers use 2 tbsp for less spicy
- 1/3 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Combine the cream cheese with 3/4 cup of the mozzarella (save the other 1/2 cup for the top), the parmesan, crushed Calabrian chili peppers, salami, garlic powder, and pepper. I like to use a fork and make sure everything is mashed together well and fully incorporated.
- Add the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top. I like to then put it under the broiler for a minute or two to get extra golden.
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I love the spicy flavor from the calabrian chilies!
I LOVE this dip! it’s spicy, yet mild enough for my taste, and creamy!