Pizza Dip
If it looks like a cheesy pizza and it tastes like a cheesy pizza…it could be this ooey-gooey, amazingly easy, cheesy pepperoni pizza dip!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip is one of the most popular appetizer recipes ever!
Assembled and ready to bake in just 5 minutes, this dip uses a few basic pizza ingredients like marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni & parmesan, plus a few creamy extras like mayo, sour cream & cream cheese! This awesome appetizer is always a party favorite!
Pizza Dip is the Best Appetizer Recipe Around
How much do I love pizza dip? Let me count the ways!
First, pizza dip is SO easy you’ll never want to buy another frozen appetizer EVER. Only 5 minutes to assemble in ONE pan, then bake. That’s IT.
Second, Pizza Dip is incredibly versatile! This recipe calls for pepperoni and black olives, but other combinations like sausage & mushroom, chicken, bacon & ranch; or spinach, onion & feta would all be scrumptious!
Third, it’s gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly!
Finally, it’s incredibly delicious. Ridiculously so. Like these popular Ham & Cheese Sliders, this appetizer dip disappears at every party because it’s SO SO good!
Other Recipes to Serve with Pizza Dip
- Pizza Dip needs dippers! These Easy Peasy Pizza Dough Breadsticks are the perfect accompaniment!
- Another excellent option for pepperoni dip is to serve it in a warm, flaky Homemade Bread Bowl!
Ingredients
Sauce: A jar of your favorite pizza sauce or marina is the perfect start to this dip!
Creamy: Cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo (yes, mayo!) blend to give this appetizer the perfect consistency for dipping
Cheese: What’s pizza without mozzarella? Add a little parmesan, and this dip is good to go!
Pizza Toppings: Pepperoni brings all the Italian goodness. A few black olives on the top make this dip richer and more flavorful.
How to Make Pizza Dip
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan in a mixing bowl.
STEP TWO: Transfer the sour cream mixture into a pie plate and spread it into an even layer. Spread the pizza sauce over the dip base.
STEP THREE: Top the dip with the remaining mozzarella, parmesan, mini pepperonis, and black olives. You can use as many pepperonis and olives as you like.
STEP FOUR: Bake for about 20 minutes or until the sides are bubbly and the cheese has melted and started to brown slightly. Remove the dip from the oven and serve with bread slices, chips, or veggies for dipping!
Tips for Success
- No marinara or pizza sauce on hand? No problem! Just blend any tomato sauce or canned tomatoes with Italian seasonings: oregano, basil, onion, garlic, etc.
- Gently microwaving the pepperoni on a paper towel until just hot will absorb a good amount of the natural grease that the sausage releases. This will make the dip less oily on top after baking.
- An extra sprinkle of Italian seasoning or some fresh basil on top gives it a burst of Italian flavor!
- Have some fun with the toppings. You can easily swap out for sausage and green bell pepper ham and pineapple, or your favorite pizza topping combo!
- Want to use up the leftovers? Try a spoonful of this dip inside your next omelet, or use this pizza dip to stuff jalapeno peppers or mushrooms!
What Can I Serve with Pepperoni Pizza Dip?
Bite-sized bread bites, toast points, pizza dough breadsticks, etc., make the BEST dippers for pepperoni pizza dip! Chips and crackers are also yummy! And to keep it keto-friendly, try an assortment of crisp, raw veggies like carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, etc.
Can I Make Pizza Dip Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can make this pepperoni dip up to 2 days in advance! Just assemble all the ingredients in the pan, cover with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator until ready to heat in the oven.
Other Delicious Dip Recipes!
- Chicken Enchilada Dip
- BBQ Chicken Dip
- Crock Pot Pizza Dip
- Queso Dip
- White Pizza Dip
- Cheesy Muffuletta Dip
*This post was originally posted on 03/11/2013.
Pizza Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 5 ounces mini pepperoni slices
- 1 ounce black olives sliced
- Baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of parmesan in a large mixing bowl. Transfer the mixture to a pie plate and spread it into an even layer.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the top of the dip. Then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top. Arrange mini pepperoni slices and olives all over the cheese, using as much as you like.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the sides are bubbling and the cheese has melted and turned golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with baguette slices.
Love your receipe for pizza dip
One problem, this would probably never make it out of my kitchen. I would eat it all! (found you through Weekend Kitchen Creation)
The presentation of this dip is really cute. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
It’s so cute! Like a little mini pizza. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday.
I am throwing a little family party for my husband’s birthday this weekend & I think I am totally going to make this for the party- yum! 🙂
This looks super yummy! Pinning this for football season!
YUM! Thanks for sharing! Pinned ;*)
what a fun way to eat pizza!
My kids and husband would LOVE this!! Thanks again for linking up to Simple Supper Tuesday
Thank you Cindy! It was a huge hit with us and our friends and we LOVED it too!!!