Name: Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup pizza sauce; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup mini pepperoni; 3 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and sliced

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EASY CHEESY PIZZA DIP – This irresistible appetizer is layered with a cream cheese mixture, pizza sauce, melty cheeses, and finally bacon and pepperoni. It’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

I’ve been on the lookout for savory appetizers. I tend to gravitate towards sweets most of the time, but you can’t survive on sweets alone.

Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip was an absolute hit! I got multiple compliments from my teenage son, as well as a request to make it again very soon.

I made Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip in a 9-inch pie dish. If you don’t have that on hand, you can use any dish that has a similar surface area. I wouldn’t recommend making the dip in a smaller dish, making it deeper.

I topped the dip with bacon and mini pepperoni. I think it would also be delicious topped other classic pizza toppings like sausage, ham, or olives.

This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. When you’re ready to bake it, let it rest on the counter for about 40-45 minutes to bring it up to room temperature. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Looking for more savory appetizer ideas? Try my Bacon-Wrapped Piggies in a Blanket or Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs.

Here’s what you need to make Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip…

Cream cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Sour cream
Dried basil
Dried oregano
Salt
Pepper
Red pepper flakes
Pizza sauce
Grated parmesan cheese
Mini pepperoni
Thick cut bacon

Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Rest Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

EASY CHEESY PIZZA DIP - This irresistible appetizer is layered with a cream cheese mixture, pizza sauce, melty cheeses, and finally bacon and pepperoni. It's sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mini pepperoni
3 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375.
In a stand mixer, add the cream cheese. Mix until smooth.
Add 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, sour cream, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Layer the cream cheese mixture at the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
Spread the pizza sauce on top of the cream cheese layer.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and remaining 1 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly on top.
Top with the mini pepperoni and sliced bacon.
Serve with sliced toasted baguette, bagel chips, and pretzel chips.

Notes

Sometimes pepperoni can create pools of grease on top of the dip. If this happens to you, you can use paper towels to lightly dab the top of the cheese to soak up the excess grease.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 285Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 711mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 12g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.

Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip

EASY CHEESY PIZZA DIP – This irresistible appetizer is layered with a cream cheese mixture, pizza sauce, melty cheeses, and finally bacon and pepperoni. It’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here’s what you need to make Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip…