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Beef Muffuletta Dip Recipe

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A savory and delicious Beef Muffuletta Dip, inspired by the classic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich, combining chopped deli corned beef, cream cheese, green olives, provolone, giardiniera, and roasted red peppers baked inside a hollowed shepherd loaf. Perfect as a party appetizer served with veggies, crackers, or toasted bread pieces.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

  • 8 ounces deli corned beef, chopped
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup chopped green olives
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, chopped
  • 1/2 cup drained, chopped giardiniera
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Bread

  • 1 shepherd loaf, about 8 inches in diameter

Serving Suggestions

  • Carrot sticks (optional)
  • Celery sticks (optional)
  • Crackers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread: Cut the top third off the shepherd loaf and carefully scoop out the middle of the loaf’s base, reserving the removed bread pieces. Place the hollowed loaf on a shallow-rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
  2. Mix the Dip: In a large bowl, combine the chopped deli corned beef, softened cream cheese, chopped green olives, chopped provolone cheese, drained and chopped giardiniera, and chopped roasted red peppers. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended.
  3. Fill the Loaf: Spoon the beef and cheese mixture evenly into the hollow bread loaf, filling it completely with the dip.
  4. Bake the Dip: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking sheet with the filled bread loaf in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
  5. Toast Bread Pieces (Optional): During the last 10 minutes of baking, spread the reserved bread pieces on the baking sheet and toast them alongside the dip until golden and crisp.
  6. Serve: Remove the baked dip from the oven and serve warm alongside the toasted bread pieces, carrot sticks, celery sticks, and crackers as desired.
  7. Alternative Baking Method: For a quicker alternative, you can bake the dip mixture in an 8×8-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • You can toast the reserved bread pieces in the oven for a crispy accompaniment to the dip.
  • If you don’t have a shepherd loaf, use any round bread loaf suitable for hollowing and stuffing.
  • Giardiniera adds a nice tang and spice, but you can adjust the quantity based on your taste preference.
  • The dip is best served warm to enjoy the melty cheeses and blended flavors.
  • Leftover dip can be refrigerated and reheated for later servings.

Keywords: Beef Muffuletta Dip, Muffuletta Dip, Party Dip, Baked Cheese Dip, New Orleans Dip, Appetizer, Cream Cheese Dip, Corned Beef Dip

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