This pizza dip is warm, cheesy, and packed with classic pizza flavors in every scoop. It's an easy appetizer for game day, parties, or anytime you need something quick and delicious!
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip is the Best Appetizer
The first time I had this cheesy dip it was at a party and, when it was served, everyone started digging in quick! I had to practically fight for more than 2 scoops.
It’s so easy to make in just a few minutes! It starts with a seasoned cream cheese base, with layers of cheese and pizza sauce and topped with pepperoni then bake or microwave until warm.
That’s it! If you microwave it, it’s literally ready in 10 minutes. Assemble it ahead of time and warm it just before serving. You can also make it in a slow cooker and keep it on warm for parties or game day.
You can make it your own by adding any other favorite pizza toppings like chopped black olives, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, or diced red or green bell peppers.
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Ingredients You'll Need
The complete list of ingredients with amounts are listed in the full recipe card below.
- Cream cheese – Brick-style, softened. You can let it sit out on the counter for about 30 minutes. You can also remove it from the foil and microwave for 10 seconds. Use full fat or ⅓ less fat cream cheese.
- Garlic- Freshly minced is the best. Feel free to use a teaspoon of garlic powder instead if that’s all you have.
- Italian seasoning – I keep a batch of my homemade Italian seasoning. If you don’t have it, use a teaspoon of each of dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley.
- Mozzarella cheese – shred your own for the best melty cheese. The bagged cheeses contain a anti-caking agent that doesn’t melt as well.
- Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated is my favorite but or pre-grated will work here.
- Pizza sauce – Use any favorite brand. Marinara sauce can work too if that's what you have.
- Pepperoni – Chopped into bite-sized pieces (or use mini pepperoni). If you'd like, microwave slices on paper towels first to remove some extra grease. Use turkey pepperoni if you’d like. Or swap the pepperoni for cooked, crumbled Italian sausage.
How to Make this Easy Dip Recipe
There’s nothing better than having quick recipes like this dip!
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well blended using an electric mixer or stir by hand until creamy.
Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Step 4 Sprinkle part of the mozzarella cheese and part of the Parmesan cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 5 Pour the pizza sauce over the cheese and spread it gently into an even layer.
Step 6 Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then add the chopped pepperoni evenly over the top.
Step 7 Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted. If using a microwave-safe dish, microwave it for about 5 minutes.
Step 8 Serve warm with baguette slices, bagel chips, tortilla chips or scoops, Fritos scoops, pita chips, or other hearty crackers. Reheat it in the microwave for a minute or so or pop it back up in the oven until melty again.
Store leftover pizza dip in the refrigerator covered with aluminum foil or transfer it to a air tight container. It’s good for up to 4 days.
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Easy Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 ounces pepperoni slices chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic. Mix together well with an electric mixer or by hand.8 ounces cream cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Add this mixture to a 9-inch pie plate or 8×8 square baking dish.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese evenly over top of the cream cheese mixture.1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Pour the pizza sauce over top and spread it evenly.1 cup pizza sauce
- Then add remaining cheese over top and add the pepperoni. (I like to microwave the pepperoni for about 15-20 seconds on paper towels to remove extra grease).2 ounces pepperoni slices
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (you can also microwave for 5 minutes if using a microwave safe dish).
- Serve hot with pita chips baguette slices, bagel chips, tortilla scoops, Fritos scoops or other hearty crackers.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclosure
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
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