⅛teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes - if you like it spicy add ¼ tsp
1loaf Italian bread or crackers cut into ¼" slices or crackers
Optional garnish:
1Roma tomatodiced
1tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
2 -3tablespoontomato pesto
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450ºF.
In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients
Prepare a 1 ½ qt baking dish or pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour the cheese mixture into the dish.
Bake 15 minutes until all the cheese is melted and slightly browned on top. It should be bubbly.
Prepare the bread by slicing and placing on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Toast the slices for the last 5 mins that the spread cooks.
Garnish the dip with diced tomato, parsley and tomato pesto, if desired, and serve immediately. Spread or dip onto the toast or crackers.
Notes
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator. This is delicious left-over as the flavors of the ingredients have a chance to meld and enhance the taste!