hot italian grinder dip (ranch style)
This was a recipe I entered in a contest. It did not win, but my family says it's a winner. This dip has all the ingredients of an Italian hoagie (sub) in a cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream base, all mixed together and baked. The result is a rich, creamy, and tasty dip that tastes like an Italian grinder. For some extra added flavor, I've also served this hot dip drizzled with my favorite bottled Italian salad dressing.
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Creamy, cheesy, and slightly tangy this Italian grinder dip has fantastic flavor. Ranch adds tons of flavor and the combination of finely diced ham, salami, and capicola is delicious. If you can't find capicola, prosciutto or soppressata is a good substitute. The toppings are what you'd eat on an Italian grinder which makes you feel like you're eating the sandwich in a hot dip. We enjoyed the zing from the banana peppers. This will be a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package ranch dip mix (1 ounce)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar/jack cheese combo
- 3 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, finely diced
- 3 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, finely diced
- 3 ounces thinly sliced capicolla, finely diced
- 6 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, finely diced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup mild yellow banana pepper rings
- 1 box "sturdy" type crackers for dipping
How To Make hot italian grinder dip (ranch style)
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Step 1Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch round glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. -
Step 2In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix well until there are no lumps.
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Step 3Blend in the ranch mix and hot sauce.
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Step 4Blend in cheese.
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Step 5Blend in the diced meats.
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Step 6Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
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Step 7Bake for 20-22 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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Step 8Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, and pepper rings.
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Step 9Serve hot with crackers for dipping.
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