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Pepperoni Lover's Crostini

Pizza on a baguette slice!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup good mayonnaise like Dukes
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream*
  • 8 oz low fat cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz extra sharp 2% cheddar grated
  • 2-3 green onions chopped
  • 36-40 small slices pepperoni
  • cayenne or red pepper flakes optional
  • small baguette slices toasted

Instructions
 

  • Lay pepperoni on 2 layers of paper towels. Microwave pepperoni for 20-30 seconds on high to render fat. Drain well and chop into small pieces.
  • Combine with sour cream, cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise and green onions. Season with red pepper if desired. Transfer mixture into a small baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbling. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Notes

*Note: this is thick, which makes it better for spreading with a canapé knife. If you want a thinner dip like consistency, add more sour cream
Keyword Italian dip, pepperoni crostini, pepperoni pizza dip