Recipe For Ricotta Pepperoni Dip

Easy appetizer dip that is great for any time of the year. I don't remember where I found this recipe or if it was given to me.

Ricotta Pepperoni Dip

2 1/2 dozen pizza sticks and 2 cups dip

Ingredients:

Pizza Sticks:

1 tube (10 ozs.) refrigerated pizza crust

1 tblsp. olive or vegetable oil

2 tblsps. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tblsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. pepper

Dip:

1 cup (8 ozs.) sour cream

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 tblsp. savory herb with garlic soup mix

1/4 cup chopped pepperoni

1 cup (4 ozs.) shredded mozarella cheese

1 tblsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza crust to a 12-in.X 8-in. rectangle; brush with oil.

2. Combine the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over dough.

3. Cut into 3-inch X 1-inch strips; place on a greased baking sheet.

4. Bake at 425 degrees for 6-9 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, ricotta cheese, soup mix, and pepperoni in a saucepan; heat through.

6. Stir in the mozarella and Parmesan cheese just until melted.

7. Serve warm with pizza sticks.