If you’re a pepperoni pizza fan, then you’re going to love this easy cheesy dip recipe! Imagine taking all of the traditional pizza flavors that you enjoy, from savory pepperoni and tomato sauce to different cheeses and other favorite pizza toppings, and turning them into a pizza lovers dip!
This easy dip recipe is perfect for game night (like the Super Bowl!), football game day or your next family and holiday dinner parties. You’ll find the recipe card for this pepperoni pizza dip at the bottom of the blog.
One of my favorite things about making this cheesy pepperoni pizza dip is that the ingredients are so simple. In fact, I usually have most of these ingredients on hand, so when the need for the perfect appetizer arises, this dip of cheesy goodness is usually at the top of the list!
All you need for this dip are room-temperature cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce and some Italian seasoning spices, including oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder and parsley.
After mixing everything together you spread the mixture into a pie plate (or a similar baking dish) and top with pizza sauce or marinara sauce, a blend of cheeses, and pepperoni.
If you want to add things like green bell peppers or black olives, you certainly can. My family tends to be straight-up pepperoni, so that’s how I usually make this irresistible dip. After baking in the oven for about 25 minutes, the cream cheese layer and the cheeses get all melty, the crispy pepperoni on top sizzles, and you’re ready to serve!
Maybe the hardest thing about this easy pizza dip recipe is deciding what you want serve for dipping. I like using baguette slices. I usually slice the baguette, lightly butter and sprinkle with some garlic salt and then bake in the oven for about 10 minutes to get the bread a bit crunchy.
You can also use bagel chips, pita chips, corn chips or even tortilla chips. If you really want an authentic pizza experience, try making a homemade pizza crust or using pizza dough balls and turning them into mini breadsticks for dipping. Just imagine, warm, fresh baked breadsticks to dunk into this gooey cheese pepperoni pizza dip recipe….pizza fans will go wild!
Simply click the recipe card below for all of the details you need to make this easy pepperoni pizza dip recipe.
Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dip
A cheesy dip that has all the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza!
Ingredients
- 1- 8oz.package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add in oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Mix until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Spread mixture into a pie pan or shallow baking dish.
- Top mixture with pizza sauce. Spread evenly.
- Add remaining parmesan cheese then remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover cheese with pepperoni slices.
- Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the dip is warm and bubbly.
- Serve with baguette slices, pita chips, bagel chips or anything else that sounds good!
Notes
To make toasted baguettes to serve with the pepperoni pizza dip, lightly butter each slice, sprinkle lightly with garlic salt, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if desired). Toast in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
You can easily turn this pizza dip into a white pizza dip by simply leaving out the pizza sauce and topping with fresh basil.
Delicious dip recipes are always a family favorite in my home and this pepperoni dip recipe is no exception. The next time you need an easy appetizer, be sure to give this cheesy pepperoni pizza dip a try!
From my kitchen to yours,
Jill
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