Cheesy Lasagna Dip
Serve with a fresh crusty baguette or warm pitas for dunking.
10 min
3 cups for 12 servings
140 calories
Ingredients
1 block (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tbsp Rosemary 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
Instructions
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 (Fiber 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.