Hot Pizza Dip & toasted baguette slices

Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 15-20 minutes

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup (3 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper, sliced green onions, and/or chopped pitted ripe olives
Serve with Toasted Baguette Slices (recipe below)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In small bowl combine cream cheese and italian seasoning; spread onto bottom of a pie plate.
2. In small bowl, combine mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over cream cheese mixture. Top with pizza sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Top with bell pepper, onions and/or olives. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
Yield: 2 1/2 cups (20 servings)

Toasted Baguette Slices

24 slices French Bread, cut 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on baking sheet; lightly brush tops with olive oil. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield: 24 slices