Warm Pizza Dip Appetizers

1 tsp. olive oil
1 Italian sausage(hot or mild)
1 small onion, chopped
1 can spicy stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Per 2 tbsp. 57 calories, 4 g fat

In a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Slit sausage casing; remove meat and crumble into skillet. Cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes or until beginning to brown.

Add onion and continue to cook for about 3 minutes or until meat is cooked through and onion is softened. Drain off any excess fat.

Stir in tomatoes, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add cream cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly, until melted. Gradually add mozzarella, stirring until melted. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm. (Can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave).


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