Name: Meaty Italian Dip
Yield: 32 (1/4 cup) servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground sirloin; 6 ounces ground breakfast turkey sausage; 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup minced roasted red peppers (found in jar); 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1 (14-ounce) can artichokes (drained and finely chopped); 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Meaty Italian Dip

A creamy hearty ground beef dip with robust Italian ingredients- had tons of recipe requests and everyone ate more and more and more. One of the most outstanding Italian appetizer recipes.

Servings 32 (1/4 cup) servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground sirloin
6 ounces ground breakfast turkey sausage
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup minced roasted red peppers found in jar
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 (14-ounce) can artichokes drained and finely chopped
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Servings 32 (1/4 cup) servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground sirloin
6 ounces ground breakfast turkey sausage
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup minced roasted red peppers found in jar
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 (14-ounce) can artichokes drained and finely chopped
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Instructions

In large nonstick pot, cook meat, sausage, mushrooms and onion until meat and sausage are done, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat. 
Add remaining ingredients, except sour cream and cook until cheese is melted and dip is well heated. Stir in sour cream, heat and serve.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 67 Calories from fat 45% Fat 3g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 19mg Sodium 174mg Carbohydrate 3g Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars 1g Protein 6g Dietary Exchanges: 1 lean meat Spicy Advice: Fire-roasted diced tomatoes have a roasted smoky flavor for a more intense tasting tomato.