Pizza Dip
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Pizza Dip
Description
Pizza Dip uses softened cream cheese and sour cream blended with garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, creating a seasoned creamy base. A layer of marinara sauce sits on top, covered with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and finished with pepperoni slices before baking. It bakes until the cheese melts and browns slightly, producing a hot and creamy cheese dip reminiscent of pizza toppings.
The dip has a balanced flavor between creamy, tangy, savory, and mildly spicy from herbs and red pepper flakes. The baking melds flavors and gives a bubbling, melty texture. It’s served warm with crusty bread, pita chips, or vegetables for dipping.
The dip can be assembled several days ahead and refrigerated before baking. Using freshly grated or shredded cheese improves texture. Additional toppings like sausage, olives, or bell peppers can be added. Variants for sour cream include mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sour cream can sub mayo
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese
- 15 lices pepperoni
- bread for serving, crusty
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Ideally, the sour cream shouldn’t be cold when it goes into the oven to maintain a smooth consistency. Spread on the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate, baking pan, or cast iron skillet.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top, then add the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
- Add pepperoni or desired pizza toppings.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
- Optional: Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, freshly ground pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
- Serve with crusty bread, pita/tortilla/bagel chips, or vegetables.
Notes
- Assemble dip up to 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Let the dip sit 20-25 minutes at room temperature before baking for creaminess.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella for best texture.
- Variety of toppings like sausage, vegetables, or different cheeses can be added.
- Sour cream can be substituted with mayo, plain Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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