5 Layer Italian Dip
Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this 5 Layer Italian Dip, a no-bake appetizer that’s packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and ready in just 15 minutes! This creamy and savory dip features five irresistible layers: a base of tangy cream cheese and sour cream, topped with aromatic pesto, zesty marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and a finishing touch of Parmesan, black olives, and fresh basil. Each layer is perfectly balanced to create a rich, flavorful bite perfect for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Serve it with crispy Italian breadsticks, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping, and watch it disappear! Easy to prepare ahead of time, this layered dip is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it the perfect centerpiece for your appetizer table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- as needed Italian breadsticks or crackers
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture evenly onto the bottom of a shallow serving dish or pie plate to create the first layer.
Spread the pesto over the cream cheese layer evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula to create the second layer.
Pour the marinara sauce over the pesto layer and spread it out gently, ensuring it fully covers the pesto for the third layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce to create the fourth layer.
Top the mozzarella cheese with grated Parmesan cheese, sliced black olives, and chopped fresh basil as the fifth layer.
Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with Italian breadsticks, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 642 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
