Description
This Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold pizza flavors. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, breadsticks, or crackers, this dip is a must-have for game nights and parties!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 (8 oz) pepperoni stick, diced small
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1 tbsp onion powder
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, diced
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Mozzarella cheese, for garnish (optional)
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Tortilla chips or breadsticks, for serving
Instructions
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Cook the Meat:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced pepperoni until the beef is browned and the pepperoni releases grease.
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Drain excess grease.
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Add Seasonings & Sauce:
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Stir in onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and marinara sauce.
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Mix well until fully combined.
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Melt the Cheese:
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Add in Velveeta cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
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Serve:
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Transfer the dip to a serving dish.
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Garnish with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, if desired.
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Serve warm with tortilla chips or breadsticks.
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Notes
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Spicy Kick: Add more red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for extra heat.
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Meat Options: Swap ground beef for Italian sausage for a richer flavor.
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅛ of recipe
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 82mg