Pepperoni Pizza Dip (Printable Version)

Cheesy, savory dip featuring beef pepperoni and pizza sauce, ideal for sharing with baguette or crackers.

# What You Need:

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

03 - 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

04 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni, thinly sliced

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce

06 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced

07 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives

08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano

09 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder

10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

11 - Fresh basil, chopped for garnish

12 - Sliced baguette, breadsticks, or crackers

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.

02 - Combine softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan in a medium bowl until smooth.

03 - Spread cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch ovenproof baking dish.

04 - Pour pizza sauce evenly over the cheese layer.

05 - Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

06 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices over the top. Add diced bell pepper and olives if desired.

07 - Sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden at edges.

09 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

10 - Serve warm with sliced baguette, breadsticks, or crackers for dipping.

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It comes together in under ten minutes of active prep, which saved me when unexpected guests arrived
The beef pepperoni gets crispy and caramelized on top, creating these little salty, crunchy pockets that everyone fights over

02 -

I once skipped the cooling time and served it immediately, which resulted in a runny mess that dripped everywhere
Using a white baking dish lets you see when the edges start to turn golden brown, which is my signal that it's ready

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Pat the pepperoni slices with a paper towel before arranging them to remove excess oil
If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking