Pepperoni Dip

This Pepperoni dip recipe is a perfect fit if you are looking for the ultimate cheesy appetizer dip. With all the great bubbly cheese flavor you get from pizza, this recipe is perfect for game days, holiday parties, or even a cozy night in front of your favorite tv show.

Pizza Dip Ingredients

• 1 block (8 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of 2 parts each dried basil, oregano, parsley; 1 part each rosemary, red chili flakes; ½ part garlic powder)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pizza sauce (Ragu Homemade Style or Rao’s Homemade Pizza Sauce recommended)
• 1 cup mini pepperoni slices (spicy or turkey versions work too)
• Fresh basil, roughly chopped

Pepperoni Dip Recipe

Not only is this Pizza Dip delicious, but it also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy go-to recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again.

Instructions on how to make dip

Prep the Cream Cheese: Leave the cream cheese on the counter for about 15-20 minutes to soften. This makes mixing much easier.

Preheat and Prep the Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 2-1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese until well mixed.

Spread in Pan: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Add Sauce and Pepperoni: Spread your favorite pizza sauce evenly over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the mini pepperoni pieces on top.

Bake: Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the edges begin to bubble and the dip is hot.

Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top before serving. Serve hot with garlic and parmesan pita chips or your favorite dippers.

How to Make Pepperoni Dip in a Crock Pot

Translate this recipe into a slow cooker.

1. Soften Cream Cheese: Leave the cream cheese on the counter for about 15-20 minutes to soften.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
3. Layer in Crock Pot: Spread the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a greased 2-1/2 quart crock pot. Add pizza sauce on top and sprinkle with mini pepperonis.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 1.5-2 hours until the dip is hot and bubbly. This dip really only needs to warm up and melt, so it typically doesn’t take long.
5. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve with your favorite dippers.

What to dip into Pepperoni Pizza Dip

There are a great deal many great dippers for cheesy dip recipes. Because the focus of this dip is that nostalgic well known pizza flavor, dipping with bread sticks, or chunks of bread is my favorite. Bread isn’t a typical dipper, so I think serving with chips is much more common.

• Tortilla chips
• Corn chips
• Pita chips
• Fresh homemade garlic bread

Recipes that taste like Pizza

This Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip, loaded with mini pepperonis, is sure to be a hit at your next get-together. However, when it comes to game night, a holiday party, or even a book club meeting, having lots of snack option is a great idea.

Here are a few more pizza recipes for your put-on-your-pjs-and-binge-watch-Netflix nights.

Smashed Potato Pizza

Pizza Bites (Muffin Tin)

Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls

Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer