Pepperoni Pizza Dip

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

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.