# Cheesy Lasagna Dips Olive Garden Has Transformed a Signature Dish into Lasagna Dip By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-dip References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23455766/olive-garden-lasagna-dip/) & [olivegarden](https://www.olivegarden.com/menu/lasagna-dip/prod5010003) While [Olive Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-fritto-misto) is known for it's loaded dishes, the chain is kicking things up a notch with an ultra cheesy creation called Lasagna Dip. A clever twist on a signature dish, the new appetizer offers an unexpected way to enjoy [meat and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-cheese-steak-dip). Just as the name suggests, Lasagna Dip takes all the delicious elements of lasagna and transforms it into a saucy, [dippable creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-ciabatta-dippers). More specifically, the dish consists of layers of cheese and homemade meat sauce, topped with smoked mozzarella. Naturally, the dish is served with pasta chips tossed in Parmesan and garlic salt for an Olive Garden-style take on chips and dip. Available in restaurants or through Olive Garden's catering menu, Lasagna Dip is the ultimate way to share comfort food with friends and family. Image Credit: *Olive Garden.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comfort Food Reinvention:** Opportunities for creating new versions of classic dishes that are unique and unexpected, yet still comforting and familiar. - **Creative Appetizers:** Innovative dips and shareable starters that push the boundaries of traditional appetizers and offer a new experience for diners. - **Upscale Snacking:** Elevating snack foods by incorporating high-quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations, resulting in a more sophisticated snacking experience. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can offer innovative version of classic comfort foods as appetizers or shareable dishes, creating new menu favorites and increasing revenue. - **Catering:** Caterers can incorporate creative appetizers and upscale snacking options into their menus, providing clients with unique and memorable experiences. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can create packaged versions of innovative appetizers and upscale snack foods, offering convenience and a new dimension to snacking at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sharable Fried Shrimp Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-fritto-misto.md) - [Lasagna-Centric Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-fest.md) - [TV Diner-Style Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-lasagna-tv-dinner.md) - [Garlicky Asiago Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-garlic-asiago-cheese-dip.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md) - [Dippable Topping-Rich Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-dish-dipper.md) - [Satisfying Rolled Pasta Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazolis-lasagna-rolls.md) - [Cheesy Double Decker Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-double-stack-lasagna.md) - [Cheesy Crab Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-queso-dip.md)