Pizza Dip

This oven-baked Pizza Dip is layered with simple ingredients like cream cheese, sour cream, marinara sauce, pepperoni, and cheese! It makes a GREAT appetizer recipe that you can make ahead of time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

8 oz. Cream Cheese softened
¾ cup Sour Cream can sub mayo
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoon Basil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for topping
1 cup Marinara Sauce
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
1 ¼ cups Mozzarella Cheese
15 slices Pepperoni
Crusty Bread for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Ideally, the sour cream shouldn’t be cold when it goes into the oven to maintain a smooth consistency. Spread on the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate, baking pan, or cast iron skillet.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top, then add the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
Add pepperoni or desired pizza toppings.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
Optional: Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, freshly ground pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
Serve with crusty bread, pita/tortilla/bagel chips, or vegetables.

Notes

Make-Ahead Method:

Assemble the dip as outlined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days prior to baking.
When ready to bake, let it sit out for 20-25 minutes. Then bake as outlined.

Pro Tips:

I recommend that you grate the Parmesan and shred the mozzarella from a block for best taste and consistency.
I love using Rao’s marinara sauce or my homemade marinara for this recipe.
Additional topping options for this dip include sausage, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, sliced tomatoes, beef, ham, pineapple, feta, and more!
Sour Cream substitutes include mayo, plain Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese.
My No Knead Bread is perfect for dipping into this, it's crusty on the outside and light & airy on the inside!
Be sure to try my Homemade Pizza recipe next!
This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 12!

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