Crock Pot Pizza Dip
Saucy and cheesy and simply delicious, Crock Pot Pizza Dip is the ULTIMATE party food. Your guests will be scraping the bowl of your crock pot clean!
I have (and always will be) a huge fan of all sorts of dips. Spicy chips and guacamole, tangy sour cream and onion dip, and don’t even get me started on my favorite Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip… ugh, they’re all just SO good. One of my all-time favorite dips, though, has always been a classic Crock Pot Pizza dip. It’s cheesy, saucy, and scrumptious, the perfect appetizer for your next potluck! Ditch the delivery box and grab your crock pot because you’ll be craving this Crock Pot Pizza Dip for months!
Slow Cooker Dips for the Win!
If I could be a spokesperson for Crock Pot, I totally would (anyone have a hook-up with the brand???). I absolutely adore that handy little kitchen appliance. In fact, I actually own quite a few different sizes of crockpots. The giant-sized one for making huge batches of chili, the medium-sized for single-family dinners, and of course, the adorable little one to warm up baked beans for backyard barbecues.
One thing I especially love using my crock pot for is when I’m hosting big parties. I love the extra heating space (my oven has the tendency to get super overloaded…). I love the ability to set it and forget it. I just love crockpots. My go-to appetizer for a group gathering is always some kind of crockpot dip.
When I say this crock pot pizza dip is one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever created, I absolutely mean it. Just dump all your ingredients in and let your crockpot work its magic! This pizza dip recipe takes the cake on both simplicity AND delicious flavor. I can guarantee that if you make it for your next party, your guests will be circling around that crockpot waiting to get a taste of your delicious dip!
Ingredients
I absolutely love making this recipe (it REALLY is the best crockpot pizza dip around…) because not only is it wildly popular with the kids, but the adults love it just as much. It’s a true people pleaser that’s made with super simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Cheese – in my humble opinion, no dip is complete without tons of cheese. Just like a good pizza, crockpot pepperoni pizza dip needs plenty of gooey, melty cheese, too! You’ll need some cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and of course, grated parmesan.
Sauce – any old type of pizza sauce will do for this recipe. If you’re looking for quick and easy, go ahead and throw a bottle of jarred sauce in the crock pot. If you’ve got some time on your hands, go ahead and mix up a batch of this Best Ever Pizza Sauce! Either way, it’ll be delicious.
Pepperoni – what pizza is complete without some savory pepperoni? None! The same goes for this easy crockpot pizza dip. You’ll need about 1/4 cup of pepperoni.
How to make pizza dip in a crock pot
STEP ONE: Start by putting all of your ingredients into the slow cooker. Yup! All of them. Right into the pot. No particular order. Turn the crockpot to HIGH, pop on the lid, and cook for about 1 hour.
STEP TWO: When the pizza dip is cooked, take off the lid, give the dip a stir with a rubber spatula, and sprinkle on an additional layer of mozzarella cheese. There’s no such thing as too much cheese, right?! Put the lid back on and turn the crock pot down to LOW or WARM if your slow cooker has that setting, and let that cheese layer melt.
STEP THREE: Once the cheese is melted, throw on a few more pepperoni for good measure (and good looks) and maybe even a little chopped basil. Your crock pot pizza dip is ready to go! Serve it with fresh baguette slices for the yummiest, cheesiest pizza dip of your life!
Pick your favorite pizza toppings!
You don’t have to be limited to pepperoni for this pizza dip. You can grab your favorite toppings and mix and match to your heart’s content! Here are some of my family’s favorite options.
- Italian Sausage & Bell Pepper – cook the sausage and drain any excess grease, chop the bell peppers, and proceed as directed.
- Hawaiian – add chopped ham or Canadian bacon to the dip before cooking. When everything gets stirred together at the end, add some chopped pineapple and top with mozzarella.
- Supreme – add pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, chopped bell pepper, and chopped mushrooms to the dip before cooking. When you stir everything together, add the olives and top with mozzarella.
- BBQ Chicken – Swap the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce and add shredded chicken and sliced red onions. Top with cilantro instead of basil.
What to serve with pizza dip
For dipping, we like baguette slices or pizza dough breadsticks. If you prefer crackers, grab something sturdy like Wheat Thins.
Want to round out your game day snack buffet? Air fryer fried pickles, crack chicken sliders, and bacon jalapeno deviled eggs are all guaranteed to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Need more delicious dips in your life?
- Ultimate Loaded Garlic Chicken Dip
- Skillet Reuben Sandwich Dip
- Queso Dip
- Warm Chorizo Beer Cheese Dip
- Sriracha Ranch Bacon Chicken Dip
*This post was originally published on 07/11/2013.
Crock Pot Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 8 ounces pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- Fresh basil chopped, for garnish
- Mini pepperoni for garnish
Instructions
- Put the cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, pizza sauce, seasoning, and pepperoni into the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 or LOW for 2-3 hours. Stir occassioanlly until the cream cheese is melted.
- Top with remaining shredded mozzarella, cover, and cook until melted. Top with more pepperoni and chopped basil.
- Turn slow cooker to LOW or WARM to keep warm until ready to serve.
I know this an older blog post so I’m not sure if I’ll get a response. However, I’m wondering if you toast the bread a little or just use it unbaked? Thanks!
Toasting the baguette slices is totally optional. 🙂 If you want the bread crunchy, brush the slices with some olive oil and toast until golden brown on the edges. YUM!
This was really good even hubby liked it next time I will be trying some bacon and peppers
Im going to give this a try for an event at my church with the young adults.. Looks delicious. Ill let everyone know about this blog
Thinking of making this for work. How many will it serve?
I grew up eating this my aunt would bring it to every family gathering! But it was always made in the oven and with sour cream also…I myself have been making this for years now also and I too always use the sour cream… same recipe just add a 8 oz container of sour cream…I have never had it without I’m assuming maybe the sour cream helps stretch it out so it’s more. Like I said I just make in oven… I have even just dumped it all into a bowl and made it in the microwave before… it is good on crackers but my favorite way is with tortilla chips!
That’s so fun!!! I’ll have to try with the sour cream next time. 🙂 I love when food and childhood memories are combined. 🙂
I’m excited to make this for our game night tomorrow night! I’m wondering……can I make this up in advance (night before) then just set my crock pot tomorrow to warm or low setting to reheat or would that change the texture and flavor?
I’ve had it the next day and it was great!
If I were to take this to work what would be the best thing to use as “dippers.” If crackers, what kind? If bread, what kind? Thanks in advance.
You can use any kind of bread or crackers that YOU like.
Thanks for the reply. Didn’t take the dip in. I decided to retire instead. Life is good!
Has anyone ever used ricotta instead of cream cheese?? That’s what’s in calzones so I feel like that would be a great substitute for cream cheese…thoughts??
I think it would be great but there is a texture difference, especially when melted. I would maybe sub half the cream cheese with the ricotta and see how that does. 🙂
This looks delicious but wondering if the cream cheese stands out in the flavor, my husband does not like it though he loves his pizza!
Debbie, I bet your husband wouldn’t even know it’s there. It really just adds a creamy texture but the flavor is all pizza.
Great! I will definately give it a try then 🙂
This dip is sooo good!! It is a new household fav! But we just make ours on the stove instead of a crock pot. It is still very good!
Thanks Shara!
Do you stir all of these ingredients together, or layer them like a pizza and the dip your bread pieces in? I make something similar using an old pampered chef recipe but it gets baked in the oven resembling a pizza but you dip your bread into it as well. From your picture it looks mixed up like a pizza flavored quest dip. Just wondering. Thanks.