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Muffuletta cheese dip is a savory dip or spread that is just great for entertaining. The Gardener has regular wine and cheese gatherings with his “man group” and they really enjoyed my concoction. I hope you will enjoy it too! You will need 2 bowls, spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons, and 2 storage containers. Begin by making a muffuletta mix (this can also be used to make muffuletta sandwiches.) Place the contents of the Italian olive salad jar in a bowl. Add sliced kalamata olives and capers and mix well. Store in tightly closed container in refrigerator. Tips: 1. If you can’t find Boscoli Italian olive salad (I ask my World Market to order it for me), you can try a giardiniera and add green and kalamata olives and capers. 2. This mix should be enough to make the dip 3 times. In a medium bowl stir together mayonnaise, muffuletta mix, Pickapeppa sauce, and Creole seasoning. Tip: Cajun spice blend can be substituted with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp black pepper. Be sure to only use about ¼ tsp of this blend! Stir in the grated cheese until thoroughly mixed. Will store for 1 week in refrigerator. Serve with crisps (I like Trader Joe’s fig or pomegranate) or crackers. Will also make an amazing grilled cheese sandwich!

Use muffuletta ingredients to make a savory cheese dip or spread. Flavors include cheddar and Italian olive salad. Similar to pimento cheese, muffuletta cheese dip is delicious on crackers, crisps, or bread.

Nutrition

One whole recipe of muffuletta mix is about 1380 calories. Use about 1/3 for dip. One whole recipe of dip is about 1757 calories, about 42 tbsp at 42 calories each. Nutrition facts are approximations.