Description
This Pizza Dip is the ultimate cheesy, gooey, and flavorful appetizer! It features layers of creamy cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and classic toppings like pepperoni, black olives, and green peppers. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you crave a warm and comforting dip! Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or veggies.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), grated
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), grated (for topping)
- 2 oz pepperoni, sliced
- 2 tbsp green pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp black olives, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ½ cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of a pie dish.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Top with pepperoni, green pepper, and black olives.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm with bread, crackers, or veggies.
Slow Cooker Method:
- Layer ingredients the same way in a slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 1-2 hours or low for 2-4 hours, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Add extra toppings like mushrooms, sausage, or jalapeños for variety.
- Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for extra cheesiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg