Pizza Dip

Name: Pizza Dip
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened; ¾ cup sour cream, can sub mayo; ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for topping; 1 cup marinara sauce; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 15 slices pepperoni; Crusty bread, for serving

This Pizza Dip is a warm, cheesy party appetizer that layers a smooth cream cheese-and-sour cream base (seasoned with garlic powder, oregano, basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes) with mar

45 minutes240 kcal cal / servingServes 8 servings

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Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sour cream, can sub mayo
½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
1 cup marinara sauce
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 slices pepperoni
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream (ideally not cold to maintain a smooth consistency), garlic powder, oregano, basil, and the initial ⅛ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Spread the combined cream cheese mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan, baking dish, or cast iron skillet.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and then the Mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
Arrange the 15 slices of pepperoni or any other desired pizza toppings over the cheese layer.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the top begins to brown and the dip is bubbly.
Optionally, garnish the hot dip with additional red pepper flakes, freshly ground pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, pita/tortilla/bagel chips, or fresh vegetables.

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