Cast Iron Skillet Bread Appetizers

I've been working on a few recipes for this post and it's taken me awhile to put it together.
These are Dips baked with Rolls, in a Cast Iron Skillet.

Cast Iron Skillet Bread Appetizers:

#1 - Artichoke Hearts with Baby Spinach and 3 Cheeses
#2 - Marinara Sauce with Goat Cheese and Fresh Oregano
#3 - Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
1 - 10" Cast Iron Skillet

16 Rhodes Frozen Rolls.
These will be used for all 3 recipes.

This method will be used for all 3 recipes:
Generously Brush the Bottom and Sides of the Skillet with Olive Oil.
Place the Frozen Rolls around the perimeter of the Skillet.
Cover with a Tea Towel.
Set aside for 3 hours to Thaw and Rise.


Artichoke Hearts with Baby Spinach and 3 Cheeses:

4 C Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
1 C Chopped Canned Artichoke Hearts
4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened.
1/2 C Sour Cream
1/4 C Mayonnaise
1/4 C Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese + additional for Garnish.
1/4 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese + additional for Garnish.
Melted Butter to Brush the Rolls prior to Baking.
Sea Salt to Sprinkle the Rolls prior to Baking.

In a Microwave safe bowl:
Spinach
1 TBS Water
Cover with Plastic Wrap.
Heat in a Microwave for 1 minute.
Remove and set aside, covered, 15 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a Medium Mixing Bowl.

Add:
Artichoke Hearts
Cream Cheese
Sour Cream
Mayonnaise
Parmesan Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Stir to mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until the Rolls have Risen.

Spoon the Prepared Mixture into the center of the Skillet.
Sprinkle evenly with some additional Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese.

Brush the Rolls with Melted Butter.
Sprinkle the Rolls with Sea Salt.

Bake 20 - 30 minutes until the Rolls are Golden Brown.
Remove Skillet to a Rack to cool until it can be handled.
Serve Hot.


Marinara Sauce with Goat Cheese and Fresh Oregano:

3 examples of Prepared Marinara Sauce

1 - 8 oz. Log of Goat Cheese, room temperature.
2 C Marinara Sauce
1/4 C Chopped Fresh Oregano + additional for Garnish.
1/4 tsp Salt

In a Large Mixing Bowl with a Hand Mixer:
Cheese
Beat until Creamy Smooth.

Add:
Marinara Sauce.
1/4 C Oregano
Salt
Stir to combine well with a Wooden Spoon.
Cover and refrigerate until the Rolls have Risen.

Spoon mixture into the Skillet.

Brush the Rolls with Melted Butter.
Sprinkle the Rolls with Sea Salt.

Bake 20 - 30 minutes until the Rolls are Golden Brown.
Remove Skillet to a Rack to cool until it can be handles.
Immediately Sprinkle with additional Fresh Chopped Oregano.
Serve Hot.



Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese:

1 - 8 oz. Ball of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese.
Slice thin.
2 C Marinara Sauce
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced.
1/4 C Chopped Fresh Basil + additional for Garnish.
1/4 tsp Salt

In a Mixing Bowl:
Marinara Sauce
Garlic
1/4 C Basil
Salt
Stir to combine well with a Wooden Spoon.
Cover and refrigerate until the Rolls have Risen.

Spoon mixture into the Skillet.
Top evenly with slices of Mozzarella.

Brush the Rolls with Melted Butter.
Sprinkle the Rolls with Sea Salt.

Bake 20 - 30 minutes until the Rolls are Golden Brown and the Cheese is Bubbling.
Remove Skillet to a Rack to cool until it can be handles.
Immediately Sprinkle with additional Fresh Chopped Basil
Serve Hot.


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!