Sloppy Hot Italian Cheese Dip

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• 1 pound ground hot Italian chicken sausage
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 1-2 red bell peppers, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1-2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 4-8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1 cup shredded spicy cheddar or fontina cheese
• 8-10 slices pepperoni
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water or broth

1. 1Brown ground hot Italian chicken sausage in a cast-iron skillet, breaking it apart.
2. 2Add diced white onions and red bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until vegetables soften and steam rises.
3. 3Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in water or broth to create a saucy base, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
5. 5Add the block of cream cheese to the hot mixture and stir until it melts and combines, making the dip creamy.
6. 6Mix in shredded parmesan, provolone, and spicy cheddar/fontina cheeses, basil pesto, and diced tomatoes.
7. 7Top the dip with an additional layer of shredded provolone cheese and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
8. 8Bake in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and melted, and the pepperoni slices are crispy.
9. 9Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley after removing from the oven.
10. 10Serve the warm dip directly from the skillet with torn pieces of crusty ciabatta bread.

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