The Ultimate Hot and Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A blue rimmed round white casserole dish filled with pepperoni pizza dip.

The Ultimate Hot and Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Of all the dips I make, this hot and cheesy pepperoni pizza dip is my husband’s favorite. It’s layered with creamy cream cheese, marinara, two kinds of cheese, and plenty of pepperoni, then baked until bubbly. Assemble it ahead and bake right before guests arrive.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 175kcal

Equipment

medium bowl
electric hand mixer
rubber spatula
9-inch pie plate or casserole dish
dry measuring cups
measuring spoons
box grater

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (4-ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Homemade Garlic Crostini

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Add the sour cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and beat until smooth.
Spread the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish.
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle half of the cheeses over the marinara and top with desired amount of pepperoni. Repeat the process once, ending with desired amount of pepperoni. (I use about ¾ total of the package.)
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve hot with crostini.

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