Pepperoni Dip
Need an easy, fun and quick hot appetizer dip? This mini Pepperoni pizza dip with mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and Parmesan bring together all the flavors of a pizza into a creamy, addictive dip!
Servings: 6
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 5 oz. mini pepperoni
- chopped fresh basil optional for garnish
- garlic and parmesan pita chips or other chips for serving
Instructions
- Before getting started, cream cheese should be softened by leaving on the counter for about 15-20 minutes. This allows for an easier mixing since cream cheese is hardened from the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 375 and grease a 2-1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix together cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and both cheeses, Parmesan and Mozzarella, in a mixing bowl.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly into prepared pan. Add any flavor of your favorite marinara or pizza sauce on top and spread evenly. Top with mini pepperoni pieces.
- Bake Pepperoni dip for 20 minutes or until edges begin to bubble and dip is hot.
- Sprinkle top with chopped fresh basil before serving for a true pizza experience.
Notes
What to dip in Pepperoni Dip?
While my go-to dippers with this Pizza Dip is pita chips, there are so many other options that would work really well. Choose a bread or cracker that isn’t going to fall apart in all that gooey-goodness, like toasted baguette slices, toasted bagels, or even breadsticks. Ritz crackers, pretzels, or bagel chips would also be great for dipping, too.
How do I store and reheat Pepperoni Pizza Dip?
On the off chance that there is ANY Pizza Dip leftover, wrap the dish in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until warmed throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 888mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g