Hawaiian Pizza Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Dip Base

01 - 8 oz pkg of cream cheese, softened
02 - 14 oz jar of pizza sauce (about 2 cups)
03 - 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
04 - ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan (not the powdered stuff)
05 - ¼ cup finely diced purple onion
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Toppings

07 - 8 ounces of ham, chopped
08 - 1 8-ounce can of diced pineapple, drained
09 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
10 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes

→ Suggested Dippers

11 - Crackers
12 - Frito Scoops
13 - French Bread, sliced
14 - Melba Toast

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
02 - In a large bowl mix the cream cheese, pizza sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, onions, and garlic powder.
03 - Put the mixture in a casserole dish or baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
04 - Top (in this order) with remaining mozzarella, ham, then pineapple. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
05 - Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and a tint of brown.
06 - Let it cool just a little and serve with the cut pieces of Italian bread for dipping or Frito Scoops for crunch.

# Notes:

01 - This is a great dish to serve at a game day gathering or potluck event.
02 - The dip can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
03 - Make sure to drain the pineapple well to prevent the dip from becoming watery.

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