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Smoked Mozzarella Dip

January 13, 2015

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This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! Four different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping!

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com

I interrupt your New Year’s resolution to bring you a recipe that is TOTALLY worth cheating on your diet for… Smoked Mozzarella Dip! I know you’re probably busy eating your carrot sticks and drinking a protein shake right now, but let’s face it… all those calories you’ve been burning off on the treadmill lately have 100% earned you the right to enjoy the most ooey, gooey, cheesy, delicious appetizer known to man. Your personal trainer just called and said, “go for it!”

Just kidding, no one is calling me with your food allowances… I totally made that up. But what I CAN tell you is that this dip deserves to be made and shared, preferably during a football game (hello, Superbowl Party!), because it will knock your socks off with its melty, cheesy goodness. For those of you who have tried my 3 ingredient Chili Cheese Dip, this recipe almost ties it for 1st place in the Best Appetizer/Party Food Category!

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com

If you hit up Olive Garden from time to time, you may recognize this dip by the name “smoked mozzarella fonduta”. YES… this is THAT dip! My mom has always been obsessed with this cheesy appetizer from the O.G. and I loved surprising her with this homemade version over the holidays. It tastes JUST like it came from the restaurant!

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com

So the dip is made with 4 different cheeses… smoked mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and cream cheese. I will admit, there are many times when I’ll just grab the pre-shredded cheese in bags from the grocery store, but this is definitely NOT one of those times. Most grocery stores carry a large variety of good, quality cheeses now, so go check out the cheese section in your store (mine is found near the deli) and check out what they have! I’m willing to bet you’ll find the smoked mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan you need there. Trust me on this one!

The smoked mozzarella packs a powerful punch of flavor, while the cream cheese keeps everything soft and creamy. I’ve made this recipe two ways: mixing everything by hand AND using a stand mixer, and I have to say that using the mixer makes the process much quicker. Both methods will work just fine, but if you’re short on time and/or arm muscle, go ahead and let a mixer do the work for ya!

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com

The mixture goes into a nice, hot oven for about 15 minutes and out comes a hot, bubbling, smoky plate of cheese that is just begging to be dipped into! I like to top my dip with a little pile of chopped tomatoes and parsley, which gives the dish a pop of color and a bite of freshness to cut through all that rich cheese. During the last few minutes of baking, I’ll pop some slices of Italian bread into the oven to be used as dippers for the gooey, cheese goodness.

No, this is probably not something you should snack on EVERY day, but on those special occasions like holidays, backyard barbecues, or game day, this is the type of appetizer that will get you voted Most Popular amongst your friends. I hope you enjoy!!

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com

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Smoked Mozzarella Dip
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Author: Liz Fourez
Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into ¼" slices

  • Optional garnish:
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced,
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients (all the cheese and seasonings). Spray a 1.5 quart baking dish or pie pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour the cheese mixture into the dish. Bake 15 minutes until all the cheese is melted, bubbling, and slightly browned on top.
  2. Meanwhile, put the sliced Italian bread in a single layer on baking sheets and toast them in the oven during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  3. Garnish the dip with diced tomato and parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with the toasted bread for dipping.
Notes
You can mix the dip ingredients by hand with a sturdy spoon, but I like to use my stand mixer to get the job done quickly.
3.2.2925
 – adapted from Center Cut Cook

Are you making this recipe? I’d LOVE to see it! Post a photo of your creation on Instagram and use the hashtag #MyLGWRecipe. It may just get featured!

This hot, bubbling Smoked Mozzarella Dip is the ultimate party food! 4 different cheeses all melted into one delicious appetizer that is perfect for dipping! | LoveGrowsWild.com


 

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  1. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says: January 13, 2015 at 8:36 am

    It’s not cheating if you don’t diet, right? This looks incredible!! We’re having a family party soon and this is going on the menu! 🙂

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      That would be correct! You lucky duck… a food blogger who doesn’t have to diet… pff! 😉 Hope you guys enjoy the recipe, Aimee!

      Reply
  2. Juliana @ Te Amo Too says: January 13, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Hi Liz, this dip looks so yummy. The pictures you took are so good I can almost taste it 🙂 Can’t wait to try this one. Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      This cheesy goodness was definitely a fun one to photograph. Stringy, gooey cheesy and warm, gooey chocolate are probably two of the easiest things to make pretty on camera! Hope you enjoy the recipe, Juliana!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Life on Food says: January 13, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I am 8 months pregnant and all I want to eat is bread and cheese. This is like my dream come true.

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      A pregnant girl’s DREAM! I would have probably eaten this at least once a week when I was pregnant. Hope you enjoy the recipe, Emily!

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says: January 14, 2015 at 2:39 am

    Craving all of the cheesy comfort of this mozzarella dip right now. It looks and sounds incredible!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Cheesy comfort food for sure! I cannot wait to make this again for Super Bowl. Hope you enjoy the recipe, Thalia!

      Reply
  5. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says: January 14, 2015 at 7:54 am

    GAH! This dip! You can’t go wrong with mega cheesy goodness…but using smoked mozzarella?
    My taste buds just fell off my head. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      The smoked mozzarella is boooomb! Did I really just say “bomb”? Lol! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says: January 14, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I loooovvveee cheesy dips!!! This one looks fabulous!! and yes to four cheeses! My kinda dip!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Well then you’re my kinda girl, Alice! 😉

      Reply
  7. Karly says: January 18, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    This looks beyond irresistible! I want to dive right in! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      I’m happy to share! Thanks for stopping by, Karly!

      Reply
  8. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says: January 20, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    omg, I’m really drooling all over my laptop. That looks AMAZING. I’m such a cheese head – I can’t pin this fast enough!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: January 21, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Me too, girl! Thanks for the pin, and hope you enjoy!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lindsay T says: August 23, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I’ve made this several times and I seriously CANNOT detect a difference between the real thing….I’m obsessed!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

    Reply
  10. Lizzy says: December 18, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    What brand Italian spice do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: December 30, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      You can use any brand, but I usually go with McCormick’s!

      Reply
  11. Rosa says: December 20, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Making this for the first time for a work pot luck. I mixed everything together and it’s kind of clumpy. Is it supposed to be smooth when spreading it into the pan? I used my fingers to press everything in…

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: December 30, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      It will all even out as it melts together. I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  12. jen says: December 23, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    Dumb question maybe….but do you melt all the cheeses on the stove top first, and then put in in the oven? Or do you put all the cold cheeses in the oven cold and stir when it comes out??

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: December 30, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Jen! Just mix all the ingredients together and put them in the dish to baking. I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Jennifer says: March 4, 2016 at 9:22 am

    This is amazing!!! I’ve made it several times since finding the recipe, and we LOVE it!!! If you don’t have any luck finding smoked mozzarella near you(this was the case for me), you can add a few drops of liquid smoke and it does the trick! Thanks so much for sharing this with us Liz!!

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