Pizza Dip Recipe
This hot Pizza Dip is a melty, cheesy dream come true, packed with savory pepperoni and your favorite pizza toppings. Whether it’s game day, a holiday party, or just a craving for something irresistibly gooey, this easy appetizer is always a huge hit!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 ½ ounces mini pepperonis
- Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes for garnish
- Sliced baguette, tortilla chips, pita chips, cubed artisan or sourdough bread, mini garlic bread crisps
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly mixed together, then spread into an 8-inch square baking dish or 9-inch pie pan.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Spread the pizza sauce in an even layer over the cheese mixture.1 cup pizza sauce
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top, then sprinkle with the mini pepperonis.¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 ½ ounces mini pepperonis
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly and the cheese has melted. Let cool for 5 minutes before sprinkling with fresh basil leaves and serving with your favorite dippers.Sliced baguette, tortilla chips, pita chips, cubed artisan or sourdough bread, mini garlic bread crisps, Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes
Notes
- Mini garlic bread crisps: To make garlic bread crisps, slice the baguette into ½-inch slices. Combine butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Spread on each piece of bread, then arrange them on a large baking sheet. Toast for 10-15 minutes at 375°F until golden brown.
- Make it Meat Lovers: Add crumbled, cooked Italian sausage, chopped salami, and/or crumbled cooked bacon along with the pepperoni.
- Make it a Supreme: Add chopped green bell pepper, diced onion, sliced mushrooms, sliced olives, and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
- Make it Hawaiian: Swap out the pepperoni for chopped Canadian bacon and pineapple tidbits.
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store: Keep any uneaten dip in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm or heat individual portions in the microwave.
- Freeze: You can prepare the dip and freeze it before baking. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before baking and serving.
- Reheat: Warm leftovers in a 350°F oven until bubbly, or microwave individual portions in short bursts, stirring in between.
- Make Ahead: You can make the dip in advance and wait to bake until shortly before you are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
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