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hot italian grinder dip (ranch style)

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Susan Bickta
@souxie
Kutztown, PA

This was a recipe I entered in a contest. It did not win, but my family says it's a "winner." This dip has all of the ingredients of an Italian hoagie (sub) in a cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream base, all mixed together and baked. The result is a rich, creamy and tasty dip that tastes like an Italian grinder!

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This flavorful dip is delicious! It's good for game day, but will be great at any party. Set this out and watch it disappear. Make sure to serve with a hearty cracker... you'll need them!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 8 -10
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For hot italian grinder dip (ranch style)

  • 1
    8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    hellmann's mayonnaise
  • 1
    envelope ranch dip mix (1 ounce)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    hot sauce
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar/jack cheese combo
  • 3 oz
    thinly sliced deli ham, finely diced
  • 3 oz
    thinly sliced hard salami, finely diced
  • 3 oz
    thinly sliced capicolla, finely diced
  • 6 oz
    shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 md
    tomato, finely diced
  • 1/4 c
    diced onion
  • 1/4 c
    mild yellow banana pepper rings
  • 1 box
    "sturdy" type crackers for dipping (or toasted baguette slices)

How To Make hot italian grinder dip (ranch style)

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch round glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Mix well until there are no lumps.
  • 3
    Add the ranch dip mix, hot sauce, shredded cheese, ham, salami and capicolla. Mix well.
  • 4
    Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • 5
    Bake for 20-22 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • 6
    Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper rings.
  • 7
    Serve hot with crackers for dipping.
  • 8
    HINT: for some extra added flavor I've also served this hot dip drizzled with my favorite bottled Italian Salad dressing.
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