Pizza Dip
A warm, cheesy Pizza Dip that embodies all the flavors of your favorite pizza, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
For the dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese; softened Make sure it’s softened for easy blending.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese; shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese; grated
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 11-12 slices pepperoni Or enough to cover the pie dish.
- pinch salt and pepper
- Baguette slices; for dipping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 inch glass pie dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mash together the softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until combined.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on the greased pie dish.
Layering and Baking
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Add the pepperonis (or your favorite pizza toppings) on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider serving with a fresh garden salad or crunchy vegetables for a balanced meal. Variations include adding bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms, or making a BBQ chicken pizza dip with shredded BBQ chicken.