Description
BEST Pizza Dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer loaded with classic pizza flavors like mozzarella, pepperoni, cream cheese, and Italian herbs. This easy party dip is perfect for game nights, family gatherings, holidays, and any occasion where you need a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve it hot with breadsticks, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Toasted baguette slices
- Pizza crust chips
- Breadsticks
- Crackers
- Vegetable sticks
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the pizza flavors: Stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped bell pepper, black olives, and half of the pepperoni until well combined.
- Layer the dip: Spread the cream cheese mixture into a baking dish. Top with pizza sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the pepperoni slices.
- Bake the dip: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm with breadsticks, crackers, or toasted bread.
Notes
Prepare this pizza dip ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Customize it with sausage, mushrooms, jalapeños, extra cheese, or your favorite pizza toppings for endless variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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