Pepperoni Pizza Dip Beef (Printable Version)
Layered warm dip featuring cream cheese, mozzarella, marinara, and slices of beef pepperoni.
# What You Need:
→ Cheese Layer
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano, basil, thyme mix
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
→ Sauce Layer
07 - 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
→ Topping
08 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni slices
09 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
11 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives
→ To Serve
12 - Sliced baguette, pita chips, breadsticks, or crackers
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, cheddar, Italian herbs, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
04 - Pour marinara sauce over the cheese layer, spreading to create an even coating.
05 - Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
06 - Layer beef pepperoni slices across the top. Add green bell pepper and olives if desired.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and dip is bubbly throughout.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Accompany with baguette slices, pita chips, breadsticks, or crackers.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It captures everything people love about pepperoni pizza in a scoopable format
- The three layered texture creates a perfect bite every time
02 -
- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never fully disappear no matter how long you mix
- Overfilling your dish causes bubbling over in the oven leaving you with a mess to clean
03 -
- Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper in the sauce layer if your crowd likes heat
- Use a pie dish with sloped sides for easier scooping