Pizza dip is a cozy crowd pleaser that’s perfect for game day. It’s packed with pepperoni, a rich tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning, all baked into a creamy, melty mix that everyone will dive into.
Holly’s Pizza Party Highlights
- Difficulty: Super easy! Just mix, bake, and serve from one dish.
- Budget Tip: Stick with classic pizza toppings and tuck in any leftover meat or veggies. It’s an easy way to stretch your ingredients and keep food from going to waste.
- Time-Saving Tip: Make cheesy pizza dip up to two days in advance and pop it in the oven when you’re ready!
Ingredient Lineup
- Cheesy Base: A mix of sour cream, cream cheese, and lots of melty mozzarella makes a rich, creamy base. You can stir in Velveeta, parmesan, or a Mexican 4 cheese blend for extra flavor.
- Toppings: Besides pepperoni, other proteins to consider are ham, ground sausage, or beef; even leftover shredded chicken or turkey works.
- Switch it Up: Try a Supreme Pizza-style dip and add salami, bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and black olives to the pepperoni.
Pizza Dip Tips & Tricks
- Soften the cream cheese before blending for the best results. Leave it out and allow it to come to room temperature.
- Drain toppings like peppers or mushrooms so the dip isn’t watery.
- Make sure to blend the cream cheese and sour cream well, so there are no lumps.
- To keep it extra warm, make it in a cast-iron dish. Broil the top for a bubbly, golden finish.
Serve it and Store it
- Keep leftover cheesy pizza dip in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10–15 minutes until bubbly, or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals.
- Add a small splash of milk or cream before reheating if the dip has thickened too much.
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Cheesy Pizza Dip
Make this cheesy pizza dip for a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s super easy and ready in no time.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup pizza toppings as desired, divided
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Use a hand blender to mix until smooth.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the pizza toppings.
- Spread into a small baking dish. Top with pizza sauce, remaining mozzarella, and remaining toppings.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly browned and bubbly.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread.
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Notes
- Nutrition calculated without pizza toppings.
- Warm cream cheese slightly, or leave it out for 30 minutes so that it is soft enough to mix easily.
- Blend the cream cheese and sour cream well, so it is creamy smooth.
- Broil the dip for a few minutes after baking for an extra crisp topping.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for 2-3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave, or covered with foil in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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