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There's a big playoff game coming up this weekend, and you might be partial to delivered pizza. Let's shake it up. Dana Bowen, who's the executive editor for Every Day With Rachael Ray Magazine told Tonia's Kitchen says it's just like pizza, but in dip form. It even has a health benefit for those watching carbs. Dana told Tonia she layers mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms and onions in between. Bake it all up and serve with breadsticks. You might not even miss the crust! You certainly won't miss waiting for the delivery!
· 1 8 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
· 1/2 cup marinara sauce
· 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
· 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
· 1/2 cup sliced black olives
· 14 slices pepperoni
· 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
· 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
· Breadsticks, for dipping
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a 9-inch pie, spread the cream cheese in an even layer. Top with the marinara and half the mushrooms, peppers, olives and pepperoni. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Top with the remaining mushrooms, peppers, olives and pepperoni.
2. Bake until the cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning. Serve with the breadsticks.
