This Pizza Dip tastes just like pizza with cream cheese, Italian seasonings, pizza sauce, and pepperoni! If you are looking for a great appetizer for game day, this is it!

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PIZZA DIP RECIPE

This dip tastes just like pizza with all your favorite pizza toppings and without the crust. It really needs to be made a day ahead of time so that all of the flavors meld together. It was great the first day and even better the second.
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I added some garlic powder and red pepper because to me pizza is not complete without both. I know I’ve been on a pizza kick lately but it’s such a crowd pleaser so why not? Super Bowl baby.

WHAT’S IN PIZZA DIP

INGREDIENTS

  • Cream Cheese
  • Pizza Sauce or Marinara Sauce
  • Layered cheeses – Parmesan Cheese and mozzarella Cheese
  • Herbs – oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA DIP

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Spread mixture in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate, or a shallow microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread the pizza sauce over all.
  3. Microwave the pepperoni for about 30 seconds just to get some of the fat out of them so you don’t end up with a greasy mess on top of your pizza dip.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, then layer with green pepper, pepperoni and olive slices. Cover, and microwave for 5 minutes or bake in a 350 degree oven (my preferred method) for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with baguette slices, tortilla chips, or Fritos scoops.

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WHAT TO SERVE WITH PIZZA DIP

  • Baguettes
  • Fritos
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Bagel Chips
  • Crackers

VARIATIONS

Add some:

  • mushrooms
  • onions
  • sausage

IS THIS KETO?

Yes. If you eat it with pork rinds or some other low-carb option.

OTHER PIZZA RECIPES:

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Pizza Dip

4.60 from 5 votes
This Pizza Dip is warm and tastes just like pizza with cream cheese, Italian seasonings, pizza sauce, and pepperoni!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce package) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 ounces pepperoni sausage, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Spread mixture in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate, or a shallow microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread the pizza sauce over all.
  • Microwave the pepperoni for about 30 seconds just to get some of the fat out of them so you don't end up with a greasy mess on top of your pizza dip.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, then top with green pepper, pepperoni and olive slices. Cover, and microwave for 5 minutes or bake in a 350 degree oven (my preferred method) for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with baguette slices, tortilla chips, or Fritos scoops.

Notes

Note: You can either cook this in the microwave or oven. If you wish to cook it in the oven preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
adapted from Allrecipes
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Appetizer

 

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