Pepperoni Pizza Dip (Printable)

A warm, cheesy dish combining beef pepperoni, melted cheese, and zesty pizza sauce for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

→ Meats

04 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni, sliced thinly

→ Sauces

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
07 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional)

→ Herbs & Spices

08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)

→ For Serving

12 - Sliced baguette, breadsticks, or crackers

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a small ovenproof baking dish (8-inch round or similar size).
04 - Pour pizza sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
05 - Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices over the top. Add diced bell pepper and olives, if using.
07 - Sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden at the edges.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
10 - Serve warm with sliced baguette, breadsticks, or crackers for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy edges of pepperoni become like tiny pepperoni chips
  • It tastes exactly like the best part of a pizza but without waiting for dough to rise
  • People literally hover around the oven waiting for it to finish bubbling
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never quite disappear no matter how much you mix
  • Letting it rest for those 5 minutes after baking makes the difference between a hot mess and a scoopable dip
  • The pepperoni on top will continue to crisp up even after you pull it from the oven
03 -
  • Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra crispy pepperoni edges
  • Spray your baking dish with a little oil for easier cleanup later

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