Description
This Easy Pizza Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines all the flavors of a classic pizza in a warm, gooey dip. Perfect for game day or any gathering, this cheesy dip is simple to make and always a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Pizza Layer:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For Serving:
- Crackers, baguette slices, or breadsticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer the ingredients: Spread the softened cream cheese in the bottom of a small baking dish. Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Let it cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with crackers or breadsticks.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like olives, bell peppers, or cooked sausage.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add more veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
