Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip
Description
Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip starts with softened cream cheese combined with shredded mozzarella, cheddar, oregano, basil, and salt to form a smooth base. The mixture is spread in a baking dish and topped with pizza sauce, more mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni slices.
Baking melts the cheeses and heats the sauce, allowing the pepperoni to crisp slightly on top. The result is a thick, creamy dip that tastes like pizza in a convenient form with a chewy, cheesy texture.
It is served warm with tortilla chips or cubes of sourdough bread for dipping, offering familiar pizza flavors presented as a communal appetizer or snack.
Softening the cream cheese beforehand and mixing with a hand mixer help create a fluffier texture. Placing pepperoni atop allows it to crisp during baking. Optionally, fresh basil can be added after baking for herbal brightness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- pepperoni to taste, approx ¼ cup, slices
- tortilla chips or 1 loaf of sourdough bread cut into cubes for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix cream cheese, ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, oregano, & basil, and salt to taste.
- Spread into a pie pan or 2qt casserole dish. Top the cream cheese mixture with pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining cheeses followed by pepperoni.
- Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or cubed bread.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese before mixing to achieve a smooth dip.
- Using a hand mixer creates a fluffier texture for easier scooping.
- Adding pepperoni on top helps it crisp during baking.
- Pre-shredded cheese saves preparation time and works well.
- Allow dip to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving to set.
- Add fresh basil after baking if desired for a fresh flavor boost.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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