Easy Baked Pizza Dip
This Easy Baked Pizza Dip is packed with ooey, cheesy, gooey goodness, marinara sauce and plenty of pepperonis—a crowd pleasing appetizer full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 3 ounces pepperoni slices
- baguette slice or crackers or chips for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Set aside a 9-inch cast iron skillet, 9x9 baking dish, 2 1/2 quart casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Stir well, until completely combined.
- Spread evenly into the bottom of the ungreased baking dish making sure to press mixture up against the sides of the pan.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture. Cover with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese. Top with pepperonis.
- Bake in the 375F degree oven for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese starts to brown.
- Serve while hot, crispy baguette bites, crackers, and corn chips are all great dipping options!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1190IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.