Four Cheese Lasagna Dip (ingredients, dipping, pepper, baking)

[Paka]

For those of you looking for a great dip, this fills the bill!

Four Cheese Lasagna Dip can be made in the oven or in the slow cooker, whichever you prefer. It comes together quick and will soon be one of those appetizers everyone will request that you make. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS
•1/2 pound ground Italian Sausage (optional)
•1 cup pasta sauce of choice
•1 cup cottage cheese
•2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
•1 cup cheddar cheese, divided
•1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
•4 ounces cream cheese at room temp
•1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•A pinch of red pepper flake
•Dried parsley for garnish.
•Garlic bread or crusty bread for dipping

DIRECTIONS
1.Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
2.In a large skillet, brown Italian Sausage, using a large spoon to break the sausage into bite sized pieces as it cooks. When it’s cooked through, drain any excess grease.
3.In a large bowl combine 1 cup cottage cheese with 1 and 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Mix well.
4.Spread this cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a pie plate (you could also use an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking dish.
5.In a medium sized bowl, stir together cooked Italian Sausage with 1 cup pasta sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flake.
6.Spread the sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
7.Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
8.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is starting to turn golden and it’s all bubbly and gooey. Garnish with dried parsley if you wish.
9.Slow cooker instructions: Arrange in slow cooker in the order listed. Cook on low for 2-4 hours or on high for 1-2.
10.Serve with garlic bread or crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!

[Irishiis49]

Omg this sounds fantastic! Can't wait to try it!