Four Cheese Dip: Date Night At Home Appetizer

I’ll be the first to admit that I love a good date night. Getting dressed up for a dinner reservation downtown or watching a movie that we’ve seen a million times in my pajamas, quality time is definitely a must-have around here.

To make date nights around the house a little more fun, I like to theme them around something. Game night and pizza, crosswords and breakfast foods, homemade pizzas and an Italian movie. You see where I’m going with this, right?

Another favorite is to skip the whole meal part and make a few appetizers and a dessert. It’s much more fun, less time consuming, and we both get involved in the kitchen.

An appetizer we love is a warm Four Cheese Dip. Straight out of the oven, this has never disappointed.

You can serve it with bread or my personal favorite, pita chips. It always hits the spot and sets the scene for a fantastic date night.

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ clove minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups shredded provolone cheese
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• Italian bread (cut into cubes) or pita chips to serve with the dip
• Optional: Garnish with diced tomatoes or parsley

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Combine all ingredients and a large bowl and mix together
3. Spray an 8X10 baking cooking spray
4. Spread mixture evenly into the pan
5. Bake in the center of the oven rake for 10-12 minutes.
6. The dip will get bubbly, let it brown on top to your liking.