Pizza Dip
A delicious Pizza Dip that brings together cream cheese, marinara, and cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- baking dish
- cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sour cream can substitute mayo
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for topping
Other
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 15 slices pepperoni
- crusty bread for serving
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Spread on the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan, baking dish, or cast iron skillet.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top, then add the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
- Add pepperoni or desired pizza toppings.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
- Optional: Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, freshly ground pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
- Serve with crusty bread, pita/tortilla/bagel chips, or vegetables.
Notes
Assemble the dip as outlined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days prior to baking. When ready to bake, let it sit out for 20-25 minutes. Then bake as outlined.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 913IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 1mg
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