Easy Hot Cheesy Pizza Dip (Print Format)
Creamy, cheesy dip with pizza toppings baked until golden. Delicious with bread, chips, or veggies for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sour cream
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1½ tsp Italian seasoning
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⅛ tsp garlic powder
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1¼ cups pizza sauce
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
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10 slices of pepperoni
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
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In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Beat the mixture with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a cast iron skillet or pie dish.
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Spread the pizza sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the pizza sauce, then top with pepperoni slices. Note that excess pepperoni may make the dip greasy.
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Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
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Serve the dip warm with crusty bread, crackers, or chips.
# Tips:
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Optional: Add ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the cream cheese mixture if desired.
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Use any pizza toppings like olives, mushrooms, peppers, or sausage as preferred.
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Prepare the dip in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Cooking time may take longer if ingredients are cold.
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Serve with crusty bread, pita chips, or crackers. Pair with Italian salad or garlic knots for a complete appetizer.