Description
This Creamy Baked Pizza Dip is loaded gooey cheese, marinara sauce and lots of pepperonis. it’s an easy and fun appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pizza/marinara sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 ounces pepperoni
- Baguette slices, crackers, or chips for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Set aside a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, 9×9 baking dish, 2 1/2 quart casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese, parmesan, garlic powder and chopped red pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until everything is well mixed.
- Spread evenly into the bottom of the ungreased baking dish making sure to press mixture up against the sides of the pan.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture. Cover with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese. Top with pepperonis.
- Bake in the 375F degree oven for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese starts to brown.
- Serve while hot, crispy baguette bites, crackers, and corn chips are all great dipping options!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Pizza
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 567
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 93