Description
This Savory 5-Ingredient Pizza Dip is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Combining creamy cream cheese, tangy pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and classic pepperoni slices, it delivers all the flavors of a traditional pizza in a cheesy dip form, garnished with fresh basil for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s hot enough to melt the cheese and cook the dip evenly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the base of a small baking dish to form a smooth, creamy foundation for the dip.
- Add Pizza Sauce: Spoon and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer, creating a flavorful tomato base.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella: Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce to create the classic cheesy layer.
- Arrange Pepperoni: Place the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the mozzarella to add a savory and spicy punch.
- Bake Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn a golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top. Serve the dip warm with bread, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best creamy texture.
- Feel free to swap pepperoni for other favorite pizza toppings like sliced olives or mushrooms.
- For a spicier dip, add red pepper flakes before baking.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
