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Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip

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Cheesy baked pizza dip is a hot, gooey, and flavor-packed appetizer layered with cream cheese, pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and classic pizza toppings. It’s the perfect party dip to serve with bread, chips, or veggies.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pepperoni slices
  • Optional: chopped bell peppers, black olives, cooked sausage, onions, mushrooms, crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or pie plate.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Spoon pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
  5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Add pepperoni and any desired toppings on top.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
  8. Let cool slightly, then serve warm with chips, breadsticks, or veggie dippers.

Notes

  • Make it ahead and refrigerate before baking.
  • Use light cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
  • Reheat in the oven or microwave until melty.
  • Use as a sandwich spread if you have leftovers.

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