Hey, y'all! I know y'all know that I love a good dip -- and this Pepperoni Pizza Dip is my latest addiction. It's cheesy, well-seasoned, and has many layers of flavor. I just know y'all are going to love it as much as I do!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Frequently Asked Questions
Any of the pepperoni from the refrigerator section of your grocery store will serve you well for this recipe. If you want it to be lighter, you can use turkey pepperoni. I recommend the smaller pepperoni for the purpose of dipping; if you have larger circumference pepperoni, simply chop them.
The already dairy-filled base (cream cheese, sour cream) is topped with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese. I think fresh mozzarella cheese would be delicious, too -- but, it would change the texture, as it doesn't melt as well.
If you are lucky enough to have any leftovers, my Pepperoni Pizza Dip will keep well in the refrigerator for 2-4 days. Simply reheat and enjoy!
Ingredients, Shopping List: Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Cheese: Mozzarella, parmesan.
Other Dairy: Cream cheese (I used low-fat for this recipe, but you can use the cream cheese of your choice), sour cream.
Seasonings: Oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder.
Sauce: Pizza and/or traditional marinara sauce.
Pepperoni: Of choice, choose a smaller circumference.
Dipper of choice: Pita chips, Tostitos scoops, baguette, crusty bread.
How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Dip
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Mix well and spread into the base of a small baking pan.
- Cover cream cheese mixture with marinara/pizza sauce (make sure it's fully covered), mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
- Top with pepperoni + an additional round of all four seasonings, if desired.
- Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip: Tips and Tricks
- Allow cream cheese to become room temperature before you mix; it will make your life so much easier!
- When you are spreading the layers, make them as even as possible.
- Make sure that the pizza/marinara sauce completely covers the cream cheese layer.
- Season the top of the dip before putting it in the oven for additional flavor; I always do this!
What To Serve With Pepperoni Pizza Dip
- Pita chips
- Tostitos Scoops
- Crusty Bread
- Baguette
The Recipe
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Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese softened
- ¾ c. sour cream
- 1 c. mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 c. parmesan cheese shredded
- 1.25 c. marinara or pizza sauce more if desired
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Tostitos scoops/pita chips/crusty bread for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Mix well and spread into the base of a small baking pan.
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Cover cream cheese mixture with marinara/pizza sauce (make sure it's fully covered), mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
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Top with pepperoni + an additional round of all four seasonings, if desired.
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Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to become room temperature before you mix; it will make your life so much easier!
- When you are spreading the layers, make them as even as possible.
- Make sure that the pizza/marinara sauce completely covers the cream cheese layer.
- Season the top of the dip before putting it in the oven for additional flavor; I always do this!
Nutrition
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JC
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