Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip Recipe with Pepperoni
Looking for the ultimate appetizer? This easy pizza dip recipe is loaded with melty cheese, marinara, and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for Super Bowl parties, holiday gatherings, or any occasion!
Equipment
- cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add a layer of marinara sauce over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top everything with mini pepperonis. Feel free to add other favorite toppings here too!
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Toppings:
- Pepperoni
- Sausage (crumbled or sliced)
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers (diced)
- Black olives (sliced)
- Onions (diced or caramelized)
- Jalapeños (sliced for a spicy kick)
- Pineapple (small chunks for a sweet twist)
- Bacon bits
- Spinach (fresh or lightly sautéed)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Diced tomatoes
- Ham or Canadian bacon
- Ground beef (cooked and seasoned)
- mozzarella
- parmesan
- sharp cheddar
- traditional marinara
- alfredo
- spicy buffalo sauce
- barbecue sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 5.2gProtein: 8.6gFat: 16.3gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 2.6gCalcium: 210mgIron: 1mg
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