Pepperoni Pizza Dip
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.
Servings: 8
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
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg
Scan the QR code to view this recipe online.
