SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE DIP // FALL FOOD FRIDAY!

It's the last FALL FOOD FRIDAY!
#fallfoodfriday #spicyitaliansausagedip #heartyappetizer
Boy, all this fun went by way to fast!!
I am grateful for each of you who came by & visited throughout September & I hope you won't be a stranger around here.

Here is the playlist to all the Fall Food Friday videos:

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Thanks again to Falon & Moss Family TV!

Here's the recipe for this DELICIOUS dip that we will be adding to our list of favorites!
I am so happy I found this recipe & I hope you give it a try!

SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE DIP

12 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, cooked & drained
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup pepperoncinis, diced
Fresh chopped basil for garnish
Crostini toasted bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping

Preheat oven to 350.
Spray a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside
(OR make in a medium size iron skillet like I did!)
Combine all ingredients together, reserving 3/4 cup of the mozzarella and fresh basil.
Spread the sausage dip into the prepared baking dish.
Top with reserved mozzarella.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
For the cheese to get golden brown, switch to the broiler during the last few minutes, but watch closely!
Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired.

**if you do not like spicy, use the regular Italian sausage & leave out the pepper flakes