Get ready for a fantastic, giant bowl of delicious, gooey cheese with Pepperoni Pizza Dip! Baked in a pie plate or baking dish, this amazing layered dip is ready to become the star of your next party or tailgate!
Why We Love It
We just can’t get enough of pepperoni pizza. The oozing cheese and those salty, crispy bites are our favorite parts–every time. So why not turn that wonderful eating experience into the perfect appetizer that pairs well with crackers, pretzels, pita chips and crispy fries?
A great choice for parties, watching football, or any night when we need a little extra cheese and comfort, this delicious dip is always our go-to.
I mean, just look at that cheese. Do I need to say more???
This flavorful dip starts with a bar of cream cheese, which gets blended with some seasonings to bring up the zest level. That tasty cream cheese mixture is then spread into a 9-inch pie plate before being topped with multiple cheeses (because just one is no fun), pizza sauce and pepperoni.
Once Pepperoni Pizza Dip bakes to perfection within 20 minutes, it never lasts for long! No one can resist the gooey cheesiness. From tortilla chips to crispy fries, there is no wrong choice when it comes to your dipper with this one!
There’s a cracker hiding under all that cheese in the above picture…can you find it? And yes, that bite was AMAZING!
Why You’ll Love It
| Easy to make: This dip comes together so easily. The only part you mix is the base. Then you sprinkle on the rest! Crowd pleaser: Anyone who likes pizza will LOVE this. If they don’t like pizza, well then, I feel sorry for them! Protein packed: I’m not going to try to sell you on any nutritional benefits here, but if it makes you feel better, this is full of protein because of all that cheese! Customizable: Just like a homemade pizza, you can make this your own. Swap out the pepperoni for your favorite toppings, or add your faves alongside the pepperoni! |
If you love pepperoni as much as we do, be sure to check out Pepperoni Pasta Salad and Pepperoni Alfredo Bake!
For other game day pepperoni options (because it’s always good to have more than one, right?), check out our delicious Pepperoni Pizza Sliders! They’re always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients for Pepperoni Pizza Dip
- 1 (8 oz.) bar cream cheese-Philadelphia recommended
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce– I like Prego Pizzeria Style
- 1/3 cup turkey pepperoni slices– I like turkey for this because it has less fat and calories
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend– this is where I can’t skimp on fat and calories. Kraft’s shredded Italian 5 cheese is awesome for this
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese– you can use two cups of this if you can’t find the Italian cheese blend
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese– choose refrigerated shredded in a bag if you don’t have time to do it yourself
How to make Pepperoni Pizza Dip
You’ll want to gather the following equipment:
- 9 inch pie plate, lightly greased
- food processor or hand mixer & bowl
- mixing spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- rubber spatula
Getting Started
Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Soften cream cheese on counter
Use a food processor or hand mixer with a bowl to whip the softened cream cheese. Add the seasonings and blend until fully incorporated. Then transfer this mixture to a lightly greased pie plate. Use a spatula to spread the mixture so that it fully covers the bottom.
Sprinkle on the shredded Italian cheese blend. Top the cheese with the pizza sauce.
Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese; then add the parmesan. Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve right out of the pie plate. Have your favorite crackers, pretzels or fries on hand and enjoy!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip Leftovers?
If you have some, lucky you.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 3-5 days.
Reheating instructions: Cover with foil and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Freezing isn’t recommended.
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Description
This delicious dip starts with a bar of cream cheese, which gets blended with some seasonings to bring up the zest level. That tasty cream cheese mixture is then spread into a 9-inch pie plate before being topped with multiple cheeses, pizza sauce and pepperoni.
Once Pepperoni Pizza Dip bakes to perfection within 20 minutes, it never lasts for long! No one can resist the gooey cheesiness. From crackers to crispy fries, there is no wrong choice when it comes to your dipper with this one!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Dip:
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Before starting:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Soften cream cheese on counter
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Use a food processor or hand mixer with a bowl to whip the softened cream cheese. Add the seasonings and blend until fully incorporated. Then transfer this mixture to a lightly greased pie plate. Use a spatula to spread the mixture so that it fully covers the bottom.
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Sprinkle on the shredded Italian cheese blend. Top the cheese with the pizza sauce.
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Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese; then add the parmesan. Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top.
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Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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Let stand for 5 minutes and serve right out of the pie plate. Have your favorite crackers, pretzels or fries on hand and enjoy!
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Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 3-5 days.
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Reheating instructions: Cover with foil and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Note
I like to use Kraft's Shredded Italian Five Cheese Blend AND Shredded Mozzarella in this recipe, but you may choose to use just 2 cups of mozzarella.
You can use original pepperoni if you prefer. I think the turkey variety tastes just as good in this, plus it has less fat and calories.
Feel free to add additional toppings of your choice.
