Description
This Quick & Easy Pizza Dip is a perfect appetizer for parties, game days, or any occasion where you need a crowd-pleasing snack. With a creamy base, tangy pizza sauce, and plenty of cheese and pepperoni, it’s a delicious and simple dip that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces brick cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley and/or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Make Base: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt), garlic powder, basil, and oregano with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, cake pan, or similar-sized baking dish.
- Layer Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then top with pepperoni slices and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and/or basil, if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dippers, such as crostini, breadsticks, chips, raw vegetables, or pita wedges.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the dip up to 1 day ahead of time and refrigerate. Bake as directed before serving.
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Greek Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
- Topping Options: Customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients, such as sausage, peppers, onions, or olives.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
