Pepperoni Dip
Pepperoni pizza dip is pure cheesy goodness. This great recipe is made up of pepperoni slices, melty cheese, and delicious marinara sauce. Together, they make for one tasty, easy appetizer worth trying!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese, softened 8 oz
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ¾ + ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup ¼ + ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to your preferred level of spiciness
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional
- Sliced baguette tortilla chips, or garlic bread for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine 1 block of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Spread this cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a medium baking dish or an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Pour 1 cup pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup parmesan cheese over the pizza sauce. Add pepperoni as the next layer.
- Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 20 - 25 minutes or until it's bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
- If you like, garnish the pizza dip with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Serve hot with sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or garlic bread. ENJOY!
Notes
- An 8-inch cast iron skillet or a similarly sized skillet or baking dish works well.
- Customize this pizza dip with your favorite pizza toppings, such as cooked sausage, sliced onions, or jalapeños for extra heat.
- It's a great appetizer for game days, parties, or any casual gathering where you want to enjoy pizza flavors in a dip format.
- You can prepare the pizza dip in advance and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake it. This makes it a convenient option for parties.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg
