Create-a-Party Dip, Goat Cheese Marinara

Name: Create-a-Party Dip, Goat Cheese Marinara
Yield: 3 1/2 cups 14 servings of 1/4 cup dip
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese; 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce; 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry and chopped; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil leaves; Rosemary Pita Crisps (optional)

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, pressed
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry and chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil leaves
Rosemary Pita Crisps (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. In Small Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic. Add goat cheese; mix until well blended. Spread onto bottom of Mini-Baker.
Spoon sauce over cheese. Sprinkle evenly with artichoke hearts and peppers.
Bake 22-25 minutes or until dip is heated through and outside edge is bubbly. Sprinkle with basil before serving, if desired. Serve warm with Rosemary Pita Chips, if desired.

Yield:

3 1/2 cups
14 servings of 1/4 cup dip

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 90, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber less than 1 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:

0 starch, 1 vegetable, 11/2 fat (0 carb)

Cook's Tips:

This recipe can be easily doubled and baked in the Deep Covered Baker, if desired. Bake at 350°F 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Goat cheese is a white goat's milk cheese noted for its distinctive tart flavor. If desired, 4 ounces of cream cheese can be substituted for the goat cheese.