Description
This Quick & Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines all the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza in a creamy, cheesy dip. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Layering:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Layering: Spread the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a small baking dish. Spoon pizza sauce over the cream cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Top with mini pepperoni slices.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley or basil. Serve warm with breadsticks or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like cooked sausage, bell peppers, or olives.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
