Description
This Easy Pizza Dip is a crowd-pleasing hot appetizer that combines all the flavors of a classic pizza in a creamy, cheesy dip. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 15–20 pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Crackers, breadsticks, or toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Spread the mixture in a baking dish.
- Add Layers: Spoon pizza sauce over the cream cheese, then sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and optional toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with basil or parsley.
- Serve: Serve warm with dippers like crackers or breadsticks.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like sausage or mushrooms.
- To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without dippers)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
