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This Pizza Dip recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! A hot, cheesy dip made with seasoned cream cheese, rich pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and perfectly crisp pepperoni, all baked until bubbly and served with bread for dipping. This recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family snack.
Try this next: If you love cheesy dips, try my Spinach Artichoke Dip or Cheesy Jalapeño Dip!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy – It takes just 10 minutes of prep and is ready in 25 minutes!
- Great Flavors – All the pizza flavors you know and love in dip form!
- Versatile Recipe – Easily customizable with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Great For Parties – Perfect for parties or a fun twist on pizza night.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
Ingredient Notes
- Cream Cheese – Use full-fat for the creamiest texture.
- Mozzarella – Freshly shredded melts best, but pre-shredded works in a pinch.
- Pizza Sauce – We love Rao’s Pizza Sauce for this recipe, but any brand works!
- Mini Pepperoni – If you can’t find mini pepperoni you can cut up regular pepperoni.
- Sour Cream – You can use full-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute.
How To Make Pizza Dip
Making this cheesy dip with mini pepperoni only takes a few steps and can be on the table in under half an hour! This is perfect for parties or even last-minute visitors who drop by for a chat.
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy. Fold in ½ cup of mozzarella and the parmesan cheese.
Assemble by spreading the cheese mixture into a 9-inch cast iron skillet, deep-dish pie plate, or 2-quart casserole dish. Layer with pizza sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella and mini pepperoni.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. For extra crispiness, broil for a few minutes at the end.
Garnish with fresh basil (optional) and serve with toasted baguette rounds, garlic knots, or mini naan bread.
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle with hot honey after baking for a spicy-sweet kick.
- Add toppings like cooked sausage, bacon, bell peppers, or olives.
- If using mushrooms, sauté first to prevent excess moisture.
- Substitute marinara sauce for pizza sauce, but strain excess liquid or mix in tomato paste to thicken.
Storage Tips
Make Ahead and Leftovers
- Make Ahead – You can make this a day or two ahead of time. For best results, bake immediately before serving.
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating Leftovers – Reheat your easy pizza dip in the microwave in short intervals until warmed through. The cheese may separate slightly, but it will still taste great!
Recipe Tips
Freshly grated mozzarella cheese is best! Pre-packaged cheese has anti-caking agents that dry out the cheese, not allowing it to melt as well. If that’s all you have, it’ll work, but for the best results you should shred your own cheese.
Make Your Own Toasted Baguette For Serving
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Thinly slice a baguette and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast in the skillet until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Alternatively, bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes on a sheet pan.
- Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder immediately after cooking.
More Dip Recipes
- Cheesy Baked Garlic Dip
- Lasagna Dip
- Spinach Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Smoked Salmon Dip
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip
Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Sour cream room temperature
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cup Mozzarella freshly shredded, divided
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 4 ounces Mini pepperoni
- Freshly chopped basil for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic and Italian seasonings with a hand mixer until fluffy and combined. Fold in ½ cup of the mozzarella and all of the parmesan cheese and mix until well combined.
- Spread mixture in the bottom of a 9” cast iron skillet, deep dish pie plate, or a 2 qt casserole dish. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the creamy layer and top with the remaining mozzarella and mini pepperoni.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dip is bubbling at the edges and the cheese is slightly browned. You can pop it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese more and crisp up the pepperoni if desired. Top with freshly chopped basil and serve with toasted baguette rounds, garlic knots or mini naan breads.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
