Simple Pizza Dip
Get ready to wow your guests with this irresistibly gooey and flavorful Simple Pizza Dip—an easy, oven-baked appetizer that captures all the best parts of pizza in a creamy, cheesy dip! This crowd-pleaser starts with a rich base of cream cheese and sour cream, blended with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning for maximum flavor. Topped with tangy pizza sauce, more melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni slices, it’s baked to bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes. Customize the spice level with optional red chili flakes and finish with fresh basil or parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking, serve this warm dip with breadsticks, tortilla chips, or your favorite dippers, and watch it disappear in seconds! Keywords: pizza dip recipe, easy appetizer, cheesy dip, baked dip, party food ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- 1 bag Breadsticks or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish or a similar oven-safe dish.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese mixture to create the second layer.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza sauce.
Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the shredded mozzarella cheese in an even layer.
Sprinkle red chili flakes over the top, if desired, for an extra kick of heat.
Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
Serve warm with breadsticks, tortilla chips, or your favorite dippers for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 734 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 4% | |
*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.
