Description
Easy Pizza Dip is a cheesy, irresistible appetizer that’s loaded with pizza flavors! This dip is made with cream cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and all your favorite pizza toppings. It’s perfect for dipping with breadsticks, chips, or veggie sticks. Whether for a party or a casual get-together, this pizza dip is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup pepperoni, sliced (or other toppings like sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers)
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Breadsticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare the Dip Base:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and well combined. -
Layer the Dip:
Spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture into the bottom of a small baking dish (about 9-inch square or equivalent). This will be the base of the dip. -
Add the Pizza Sauce:
Spoon the marinara or pizza sauce over the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly. -
Add Cheese and Toppings:
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce. Add the sliced pepperoni (or your preferred pizza toppings). -
Season the Dip:
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the top for extra flavor. -
Bake:
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown around the edges. -
Garnish and Serve:
Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot with breadsticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping.
Notes
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Toppings: Customize the dip with your favorite pizza toppings! Feel free to add cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
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Make Ahead: You can prepare the dip ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it. Just bake it as directed when you’re ready to serve.
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Make it Spicy: Add some crushed red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of spicy sausage for an extra kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg