Super Fast Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of everyone's favorite comfort food with this Super Fast Pepperoni Pizza Dip! Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any gathering, this crowd-pleasing appetizer combines creamy layers of seasoned cream cheese, tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and zesty pepperoni, all baked to bubbly perfection in just 15 minutes. With a hint of Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, every bite is loaded with rich, cheesy goodness. Serve it warm with crusty bread, crackers, or crisp veggies for dipping, and garnish with fresh basil for a gourmet touch. This quick-prep recipe takes only 5 minutes to assemble, making it a lifesaver for last-minute hosting or pizza-inspired cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by microwaving for 20 seconds, then stir until smooth.
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of an oven-safe 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.
Layer the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese base.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
Evenly arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni slices.
Season the top of the dip with Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
Place the dish on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves if desired, and serve warm with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable dippers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.2 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.0 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 5242 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 71.8 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1167 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2110 mg | 45% | |
*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.
