Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Dip is a cheesy, savory appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Cream cheese, sour cream, and pizza sauce blend together with mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning to create a warm, bubbly dip that’s bursting with classic pizza flavors. Served warm with breadsticks, crackers, or veggies, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the dip.
- Mix the base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and pizza sauce. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add the flavors: Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped pepperoni, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the dip.
- Prepare to bake: Transfer the combined mixture into a small baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.
- Finish baking: Optionally, sprinkle extra mozzarella and additional pepperoni on top of the dip, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese on top melts beautifully.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the dip warm alongside breadsticks, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes if you want a bit of spicy heat in the dip.
- If you prefer, substitute pepperoni with cooked sausage or omit for a vegetarian option.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy blending.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reheated.
