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This pepperoni pizza dip recipe is a cheese lover’s dream! It’s hot and melty, easy to prepare and kid friendly, and the tastiest addition to your game day spread.
You may also like my Extra Cheesy Garlic Bread or Easy French Bread Pizza next.
Why you’ll love it
It’s a dip with pepperoni pizza flavors. I don’t think I have to too do much to convince you that this cheesy hot dip is going to be a hit at your next party or sports get-together! I’m fond of creative twists on pizza (like my Pizza Pasta Bake), and this is so simple.
We’ve got a few pantry ingredients like garlic powder, three kinds of cheese, and of course lots of pepperoni. It’s absolutely delicious to dunk a slice of fresh crusty bread in. It’s always piping hot too (unlike that lukewarm pizza you get from delivery sometimes).
What you’ll need
- Cream cheese – the rich, creamy base
- Parmesan – it’s just so good on pizza
- Garlic powder – to infuse savory deliciousness
- Oregano – a staple in my spice rack for herby flavor to complement the tomatoes
- Pizza sauce – it goes without saying, but use one you really enjoy!
- Mozzarella – for that irresistible cheese pull
- Pepperoni – classic meaty goodness
Pro tip
Grating your own parmesan is important for a recipe like this for the best taste and texture. The kind in a canister just won’t work out as well as fresh from a block!
How to make pepperoni pizza dip
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven. Add the cream cheese to a microwave-safe prep bowl, then heat until softened. To the same bowl, stir in the parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and some salt & pepper. Pour the mixture into a baking dish, and spread it evenly.
Add the pizza sauce on top. Top with the mozzarella, followed by the pepperoni. Bake, uncovered, until hot and bubbly. You can broil (carefully) if you wish. Let it cool a bit, then top with fresh basil if using and serve as suggested below.
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!
- Here’s my Staub oval baking dish. It’s oven safe and looks pretty to serve the dip right from it.
- Grate the parm with a Microplane zester so it’s nice and fluffy.
- Be sure to use silicone oven mitts and clean up with Dawn PowerWash.
Substitutions and variations
- Try mini pepperoni for a fun twist!
- You could swap the pepperoni with other toppings like cooked crumbled Italian sausage and/or Cooked Bacon.
- You may like the flavors of my similar Spanish Chorizo Pizza Dip.
What to serve with hot pizza dip
- There are endless pairings! My go-to is sliced baguette/fresh crusty bread.
- Veggies (cucumber sticks, carrots, celery, etc.), crostini, thick-cut potato chips, crackers, pita bread, etc. all work as well.
- Your party will be complete with these Frozen Margaritas.
Leftovers and storage
- Reheat leftover pizza dip in a foil-covered oven-safe dish until warmed through. You could try microwaving it in intervals, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for reheating.
- I don’t recommend freezing this one because the texture of the cooked cheese will get weird.
Did you make this cheesy pizza dip? Please leave a star rating and review in the comments below! I love to hear from readers. Or tag me on Instagram!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block Philly) softened
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1-2 ounces sliced pepperoni or to taste
- Fresh basil to taste, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Add the cream cheese to a medium prep bowl and microwave about 30 seconds or until the cream cheese is softened.
- To the same bowl, add in the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and some salt & pepper. Give it a good stir.
- Pour the dip mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Add the pizza sauce on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella over top and then add on the pepperoni. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. You can broil at the end for a couple of minutes if needed (but watch it carefully).
- Serve after letting it cool for 5 minutes with fresh basil sprinkled over top if desired, and use baguette slices, pita bread, tortilla chips, veggies, etc. to scoop the dip.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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