Cheesy Lasagna Dip
Serve with a fresh crusty baguette or warm pitas for dunking.
Ingredients
1 block (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tbspRosemary Garlic Seasoning, or your favourite Epicure seasoning or dip mix
1⁄2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
1⁄2 pkg Speedy Lasagna Seasoning
1 can (14 oz/398 ml) crushed tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Toppings (optional): chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
Preparation
- In a bowl, stir together cream cheese and Rosemary Garlic Seasoning. Set aside.
- In Multipurpose Steamer, combine ground beef and Speedy Lasagna Seasoning. Cover; microwave on high at 1 min intervals, using the Ground Meat Separator to break apart large chunks, until cooked through, 2 min.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and cream cheese mixture. Cover; microwave on high at 1 min intervals, stirring well in between, until cheese melts and dip is hot, 2 - 3 min.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella; microwave, uncovered, for 1 min or until cheese melts.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/4 cup): Calories 140, Fat 8 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 10 g.
Tips
For an upscale presentation, prepare dip without mozzarella topping. Turn into an oven-safe serving dish, then top with mozzarella. Place on a Sheet Pan. Broil until cheese melts and starts to brown.
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