Cheesy Hot Pizza Dip
Dive into the irresistible world of comfort food with this Cheesy Hot Pizza Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines all the flavors of your favorite pizza in a bubbling, creamy dip. Perfect for game days, parties, or movie nights, this dish layers tangy marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, savory parmesan, and classic pizza toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, and black olives over a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. The result? A melty, golden masterpiece bursting with Italian herbs, a hint of garlic, and an optional spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Serve it warm with baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips and watch it disappear in minutes. Whether you're hosting or indulging solo, this comforting and easy-to-make dip is sure to be the star of the snack table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 0.25 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 batch baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
Pour marinara or pizza sauce on top of the cheese layer and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese.
Top with pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and sliced black olives. Add red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder evenly over the toppings.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden around the edges.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil if desired and serve warm with baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
