1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room
temperature
1 cup tomato sauce (homemade or
store-bought)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup black olives, pitted, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper,
to taste
crusty bread, sliced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400ยบ F.
- Combine milk and cream cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk together until smooth.
- Mix in 1/2 cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese and garlic powder, and stir until melted. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened.
- Pour mixture into an ovenproof dish (quiche dish works well) and use a rubber spatula or spoon to smooth out.
- Pour tomato sauce on top of cheese mixture and smooth out evenly, then sprinkle remaining mozzarella over the top.
- Season with basil, oregano, salt and pepper and top with pitted olives, if using.
- Place baking dish in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately with crusty bread slices.
