Name: Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp italian seasoning (plus more for topping); 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 12 slices pepperoni

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This easy pepperoni pizza dip is everything you love about pizza, but in the form of a quick and simple appetizer!

If you’re anything like me, pizza is one of those food that you’ll never quite get tired of! You might also like my pizza crackers or pizza cups!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Pepperoni pizza dip is full of ooey-gooey cheese, flavorful pizza seasonings, and savory pepperoni! Baked until bubbly and delicious served alongside a variety of dippers.

No pizza dough required here! Serve this crowd-pleasing dip alongside crusty bread, pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers, vegetables and more!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Cream cheese- softened
Sour cream
Parmesan cheese- grated
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Marinara sauce
Mozzarella cheese- shredded
Pepperoni- thinly sliced

In under 30 minutes, you can have an ultimate appetizer full of cheesy goodness that everyone will love. This is the perfect hot appetizer for parties, holidays, and game days!

Layered with simple ingredients like cream cheese, sour cream, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, there’s nothing not to love!

How to make the best pepperoni pizza dip:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Mix to combine, then spread into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
Top the cream cheese layer with marinara sauce, being sure to spread the sauce edge to edge.
Sprinkle your mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce layer, then place pepperoni slices on top of the mozzarella and garnish with more Italian seasoning.
Bake for 20 minutes, then switch your oven to the broiler setting and broil for 1 minute or until the cheese is lightly golden.

Feel free to customize this pizza dip with your favorite toppings and cheeses. There’s something about crispy pepperoni that I just can’t resist, but don’t just stop there!

Mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions, sausage, and ham would all be delicious in this creamy dip.

Yes, I’m leaving pineapple out of that list intentionally 😉

My top tips:

SOFTENED CREAM CHEESE: It’s important your cream cheese is softened so that it combines smoothly with the sour cream, parmesan, and seasonings. Using softened cream cheese also prevents this mixture from becoming lumpy and makes it much easier to spread into the bottom of your pie plate.
MARINARA OR PIZZA SAUCE: Both will work in this recipe! Whatever you like best or have on hand is what I recommend using. If using marinara sauce, I do prefer to use one without added sugar so that it isn’t sweet, and you really get the fresh tomato flavor!
FRESHLY SHRED YOUR CHEESE: I like shredding my own mozzarella for this recipe rather than buying pre-shredded at the grocery store. It’s not an absolute must but shredding the cheese yourself allows the cheese to melt better compared to pre-shredded cheese that usually has added starch to prevent clumping.
BROILING THE TOP: Broiling this pizza dip makes the cheese perfectly golden on top, while keeping the inside ooey gooey! Just be sure to watch it closely because things tend to go from golden to burnt very quickly under the broiler. A minute or so is all the time it should take!

Pepperoni pizza dip is an easy appetizer that you can make ahead of time. This dip can be made up to 48 hours in advance, just cover and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake and serve.

Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat the potion you want in a microwave safe dish until warmed through!

Dips are the perfect appetizer for every kind of get together! If you’re looking for more easy appetizers, try these out!

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