The Mediterranean Recipe

Name: Ricco's Italian Bistros The Mediterranean Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cups canned artichoke hearts; 0.5 cups cream cheese; 0.5 cups sour cream; 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 cup roasted red peppers; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 0.5 cups red onion, diced; 0.5 cups kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled; 0.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 0.5 cups provolone cheese, shredded

Inspired by Ricco's Italian Bistro

Time40m

Serves6

Artichoke dip, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, mozzarella & provolone cheese

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Ingredients

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Artichoke Dip

1 cups canned artichoke hearts

1/2 cups Cream cheese

1/2 cups Sour cream

1/4 cups Grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Vegetables and Cheeses

1 cup Roasted red peppers

1 cup Diced Tomatoes

1/2 cups Red onion, diced

1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1/2 cups Feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cups provolone cheese, shredded

Method

Artichoke Dip Preparation

Prepare the Artichoke Dip

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the canned artichoke hearts (drained and chopped), cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Bake the Dip

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Assembly and Serving

Prepare the Vegetables and Cheeses

While the dip is baking, prepare the roasted red peppers, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced kalamata olives, crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and shredded provolone.

Assemble the Dish

Once the artichoke dip is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Layer the roasted red peppers, diced tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta, mozzarella, and provolone over the dip, creating a colorful Mediterranean-style topping.

Serve

Serve warm with pita chips, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired dish!