Creamy Pepperoni Pizza Dip (Printable)

A creamy, cheesy dip loaded with pepperoni and seasoned with Italian spices for crowd-pleasing flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Creamy Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 3/4 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - Pinch of red pepper flakes

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 15 slices pepperoni

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
04 - Spoon marinara sauce over the cream cheese layer, gently spreading to cover evenly.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the marinara sauce.
06 - Place pepperoni slices over the cheese layer evenly.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling around edges and the top is lightly golden.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread, pita chips, or preferred dippers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni or use vegetarian pepperoni.
  • Add chopped bell peppers, sliced olives, or sautéed mushrooms for extra pizza flavor.
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