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Amazing 18-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cheese
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This Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cheese is a warm, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer. It brings all the best parts of pizza into an easy-to-share dip. It’s perfect for gatherings when you want something satisfying and simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni, divided
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate or small oven-safe dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the mini pepperoni into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the pizza sauce over the top of the cheese mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of mini pepperoni over the sauce.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving with tortilla chips, crust pieces, or sturdy crackers.

Notes

  • You can use your favorite brand of pizza sauce.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of dried oregano on top before baking.
  • This dip tastes wonderful served with toasted baguette slices.
  • You can prepare the base mixture ahead of time and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to bake.

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