Description
This Pepperoni Dip Recipe is a cheesy and savory appetizer perfect for parties or gatherings. Creamy and packed with flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with crackers or breadsticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesy Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additions:
- 1 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix Cheesy Base: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Stir in half of the diced pepperoni.
- Spread Mixture: Transfer mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish. Top with pizza sauce, remaining pepperoni, and extra mozzarella if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, cool slightly, garnish with green onions, and serve warm with crackers or breadsticks.
Notes
- You can customize this dip with bell peppers, olives, or spicy ingredients for added flavor variations.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetarian pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
