Gooey Pizza Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes,divided
• 1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
• 1/4 cup sliced turkey pepperoni
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Assorted crackers

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mayonnaise, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup tomatoes, 6 tablespoons olives, pepperoni, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes.
2. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes and olives. Serve with crackers. Yield: 3 cups.