White Sauce Pizza Dip
Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this irresistible White Sauce Pizza Dip—a creamy, cheesy blend of savory goodness that'll have everyone reaching for more. This baked dip starts with a rich homemade white sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Combined with cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, it creates an indulgent base that's layered with crispy bacon, fresh spinach, juicy grape tomatoes, and bold black olives. Topped with gooey, golden melted cheese and garnished with fresh basil, this dip is perfect for scooping up with crusty bread or tortilla chips. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is your go-to for game days, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups chopped cooked bacon
- 0.25 cups sliced black olives
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 0.5 cups diced grape tomatoes
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves, torn for garnish
- 1 serving crusty bread or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until slightly golden.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continually to avoid lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Remove the saucepan from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sauce with cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella, and 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish or skillet.
Top with the chopped bacon, black olives, spinach, and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve warm with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.0 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.7 g | 694% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 7145 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 171.5 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 3360 mg | 258% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2279 mg | 48% | |
*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.
