I needed a great HOT Dip recipe.

So off to Pinterest Wonderland I went.  Whoa.  The choices are vast, diverse, and oh so cheesy.  Hot Pizza Dip sounded too good to pass up.

There’s the seasoned cheese layer, your favorite marinara sauce, favorite toppings, then more cheese.  Off to the oven we go.  Ezzy-pizzy.

Once Hot Pizza Dip was on my radar I began building the layers in my mind.  The first layer has cream cheese, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.

Then a layer of your favorite sauce.  We used our Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce.  Slightly chunky, hints of fresh basil and garlic.  Oh so delicious.  Add your favorite pizza toppings, we chose mini-pepperoni slices this time.  Sausage and mushrooms will find their way into my next Hot Pizza Dip.

Load your Hot Pizza Dip with cheese, cheese, baby…and a bit more topping.  Pop it in the oven, deliver to your favorite people.

Win.  Big Win.

Twisted Parmesan Herb Breadsticks.  Here’s how that happened:

I used a tube of seamless crescent dough, but you could use puff pastry or your favorite pizza dough.

Roll out the dough.  Sprinkle it with minced fresh herbs (I chose rosemary), seasoning (I used Mrs. Dash garlic & herb and salt & fresh cracked pepper).  Add cheese (parmesan for us).  Cut into strips.  Twist and bake.

Rustic.  Tasty.  And oh so Hot Pizza Dip worthy.

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Hot Pizza Dip {with Twisted Parmesan Herb Breadsticks}

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

Layer One…

• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

Layer Two…

• 1 cup Marinara Sauce

Layer Three

• 1/2 cup favorite pizza topping ingredients we chose mini-pepperoni slices
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

For the breadsticks…

• 1 can seamless crescent dough puff pastry or pizza dough
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbl. chopped favorite herbs we chose rosemary
• 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash garlic & herb seasoning or favorite
• salt & freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

For the Hot Pizza Dip…

• Combine Layer One ingredients in an oven safe dish. Top with Marinara. Layer with pizza ingredients and cheese.
• Bake for 20- 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

For the breadsticks….

• Preheat oven to 375 degree. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread the canned dough into a rectangle. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, salt & pepper. Press into dough. Cut into 12 strips and twist. Lay on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.

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Crescent Roll Pinwheel Appetizers ~ Three Ways

Every year we all have that someone who is nearly impossible to shop for. I came up with a fun gift idea for that kind of special friend.  Every other month, beginning on Christmas Day, you deliver them…

A bottle of red, a bottle of white
It all depends on your appetite
We’ll meet you any time at all
With our appetizer and wine house-call.

Reflecting back, nearly 12 months ago, this was such a great gift.  Not because we thought of it, but because two of our favorite people enjoyed it 6-times.  And every time they enjoyed it, we did too.

Wine.  If you’re not an enthusiast, don’t be intimidated.  Researching and delivering your BFF’s affordable bottles, is a thoughtful gift.  With a bit of Google research and a pinch of thyme, you’ll find amazing wines for less than $20 per bottle and often under $10 per bottle.

I decided on three variations of Crescent Pinwheels to go along with the wine we selected.  Our first version is our Roasted Tomato & Garlic Crescent Pinwheels.  Spread a layer of Boursin Garlic & Herb Spread, add a schmear of pureed Roasted Tomato & Garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Roll them short to long style, slice with a serrated knife, and bake pinwheels for 15-18 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet until edges are nicely browned.  Immediately remove from baking sheet and serve warm from the oven.

Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeno Crescent Pinwheels of Love are awe-mazing!!  So simple, yet the punchy ingredients make it a stand-out appetizer.

A thin layer of Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, crispy bacon pieces, sliced and diced jalapeno and scallion, with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.  Roll, slice, bake.  It’s as simple as that.

Pepperonini Pizza Pinwheels!!!  I think these may be Dad’s favorite.  A little sauce and a layer of pepperoni and cheese.  Good enough to make a meal.

With each of our Wine/Appetizer deliveries, we’ve been greeted with open arms, literally.  Thankful for my in-loves every day.

So if you find yourself looking for a holiday gift idea, consider sharing yourself with your loved ones.  Often they will enjoy that more than anything money can buy.  Show up with a bottle of red, a bottle of white and something to feed their appetite, well now that’s just winning.

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Crescent Roll Pinwheel Appetizers

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 16

Ingredients

• 1 can Pillsbury refrigerated seamless crescent dough
• 2 -3 Tbl. sauce or spread
• 1/2 cup optional toppings
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Unroll dough onto parchment lined cutting board. If using a spread or sauce, spread in thin layer over entire dough sheet. Sprinkle with optional ingredients, followed by cheese.
• Beginning with a short side roll up dough; pinch edge to seal. Cut with a serrated knife into about 16 1/2-inch slices. Place flat on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are nice browned. Immediately remove from baking sheet and serve warm.

Here are some of the other appetizer gifts we delivered throughout the year…

~ Deviled Crab Dip ~

~ Marinated Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese ~

~ Strawberry Jalapeno Skillet Jam over Cream Cheese ~

~ Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip ~

~ Flatbread Crackers ~

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