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A hot, bubbly white oval baking dish filled with melted, golden-brown cheese and covered with whole pepperoni slices, garnished with fresh chopped parsley or basil. The dip is surrounded by toasted bread slices for dipping.

Pizza Dip

A hot, cheesy pizza-inspired dip layered with cream cheese, mozzarella, provolone, savory pepperoni, and classic pizza seasonings—perfect for parties and game day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dip Layers
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup provolone cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef or turkey pepperoni chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • fresh parsley or basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Small Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and provolone cheeses over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Spoon the pizza sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
  5. Top with chopped pepperoni, black olives, and green bell pepper.
  6. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
  7. Add the remaining mozzarella and provolone cheeses on top.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with toasted baguette slices, breadsticks, or crackers. Customize toppings with mushrooms or onions if desired.