2 (8 oz. ea.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 pkg. Good Season’s Italian dressing mix
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Italian-blend cheese
1/4 lb. deli pepperoni, chopped
1/4 lb. Genoa salami, chopped
1/4 lb. ham, chopped
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1/2 small red or white onion, chopped
1-2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup Italian dressing, Olive Oil Vinaigrette, or Beano’s Submarine Dressing (found near deli)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Beat together first 5 ingredients. Spread in bottom of 8x8 or 9-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.

In a small bowl, combine chopped meats. Cover cheese with meats. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and meats start to crisp.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine lettuce, onion, and tomato. Add dressing of choice and toss to mix.

Remove dip from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.

Spoon salad mixture evenly over dip.

Serve with toasted baguette slices.

NOTE:

• Can add sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini, or chopped black olives.

Submitted by: Carol