Pepperoni Pizza Dip

This warm, Italian-layered appetizer dip is always a big hit at gatherings.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup sour cream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning*
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 ounces (1/2 cup) chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup (2 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Corn chips or crisp breadsticks

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In small mixer bowl beat sour cream, cream cheese and Italian seasoning on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes).
3. Spread evenly into 9-inch quiche or pie pan. Spread with pizza sauce. Top with pepperoni and green onions.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through.
5. Top with cheese. Continue baking for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with corn chips.

*Substitute 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil leaves, dried marjoram leaves, dried oregano leaves and 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage.

Makes 12 servings.