Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip
A creamy and cheesy dip loaded with pepperoni, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 1.0 cup cream cheese
- 1.0 cup sour cream
- 1.0 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.0 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.0 cup pizza sauce
- 1.0 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1.0 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.0 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.0 serving tortilla chips or breadsticks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheeses: Add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese to the bowl, and fold until well incorporated.
- Incorporate Flavors: Stir in the pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Transfer Mixture: Spread the cheesy pepperoni mixture evenly into a medium-sized oven-safe dish or skillet.
- Top It Off: Scatter additional pepperoni slices on top of the dip for extra flavor and presentation.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Cool and Garnish: Once out of the oven, let the dip cool slightly. If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, breadsticks, or sliced baguette for dipping. Enjoy your cheesy goodness!
Notes
Optional garnishes can enhance presentation.