Pizza Dip Recipe

This easy game day snack puts all of the cheesy goodness of a pizza into a zesty dip!

In this Pizza Dip recipe, cream cheese is seasoned and then topped with pizza sauce. It’s all crowned with your favorite toppings, and a double dose of cheese!

Prep ahead and when it’s party time, bake until browned and bubbly. Serve with torn french bread – or tortilla chips!

The base of this dip is extra cheesy with cream cheese and seasonings. We add mozzarella for texture and cheddar for an extra boost of flavor. Add any cheeses you like. Optional additions include: garlic (or garlic powder), red chili flakes, fresh herbs.

Pizza sauce tends to have a thicker consistency than regular pasta sauce. No pizza sauce? Crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, & seasonings can easily be made into pizza sauce.

No pizza (in my books) would be complete without a generous helping of cheese! We love mozzarella and parmesan baked until bubbly.

Add your favorite pizza toppings on top of the cheese, it helps them crisp a bit more. Try some favorite pizza additions like crumbled bacon, sausage or mushrooms, and olives. Try making a meat lovers dip a supreme pizza inspired dip.

Pizza Dip Tip: Ingredients that contain a lot of liquid (like mushrooms) should be cooked so they don’t make the dip watery. If using pineapple drain and lightly squeeze dry. Use prepared or cooked meat.

Did you make this Cheesy Pizza Dip? Inspire us with your topping creations in a comment below!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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Easy Pizza Dip

Cheese lovers and pizza fans will love this fast and easy dip recipe!! It’s the perfect party food that’s a guaranteed hit!

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 40 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Saturated Fat 8 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 431 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 5 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, very well-softened (lite is okay)
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided (3/4 cup + 3/4 cup)
• 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, divided (1/2 cup + 1/2 cup)
• 1 heaping cup pizza sauce (or your favorite marinara or red sauce)
• about 15 pepperoni slices, or as needed to cover surface of pie dish

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9-inch pie dish (I used a glass Pyrex) with cooking spray.
2. Using a spatula or butter knife, evenly spread the cream cheese over the base of pie dish. It’ll slide around a bit and it doesn’t have to be perfect, but it’s so much easier if your cream cheese is very well-softened.
3. Evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella over cream cheese.
4. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup parmesan.
5. Evenly add the pizza sauce to cover cheese and if necessary, gently spread it with a spatula or knife to evenly disperse.
6. Evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella over sauce.
7. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup parmesan.
8. Evenly top with pepperoni slices.
9. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes (I baked 23 minutes), or until cheese has melted and dip is done to your liking. Allow dip to cool momentarily before serving.

Pizza Dip

Pizza dip is a cheesy party dip with all the classic toppings like pepperoni, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, olives, and green peppers.

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 10 – 12 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. mini pepperoni
• 2 8-oz. blocks cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 c. grated parmesan, divided
• 1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1 c. marinara sauce, divided
• 2 c. grated mozzarella, divided
• 1/4 c. sliced black olives, divided
• 1/4 c. diced green bell pepper, divided
• 1/4 c. diced red onion, divided
• Toasted baguette, to serve

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.
2. Place the pepperoni on a paper towel lined plate. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Blot the tops of pepperoni with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Set aside.
3. Stir to combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a medium mixing bowl. Spread the mixture in an even layer in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
4. Add 1/2 cup marinara and spread evenly over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan, and 2 tablespoons each of pepperoni, black olives, bell pepper, and red onion. Repeat with the remaining marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, and red onion.
5. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.
6. Increase the oven to broil and bake 2 minutes more. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip

Easy Cheesy Pizza Dip is so delicious & creamy! Serve hot from the oven with tortilla chips or bread to impress a crowd.

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 521 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
• ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• ¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese (shredded )
• pepperoni slices (to taste, approx ¼ cup)
• tortilla chips (or 1 loaf of sourdough bread cut into cubes for serving)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix cream cheese, ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, oregano, & basil, and salt to taste.
3. Spread into a pie pan or 2qt casserole dish. Top the cream cheese mixture with pizza sauce.
4. Sprinkle remaining cheeses followed by pepperoni.
5. Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned.
6. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or cubed bread.

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FAQ

How to make the best pizza dip?

1. Mix cream cheese, spices, & some of the mozzarella. Spread into a baking dish.
2. Top with pizza sauce (per the recipe below).
3. Sprinkle with cheese & toppings.
4. Bake until browned and bubbly!

What is pizza dip made of?

What should I dip my pizza in?

• Mayonnaise. This is one of the most loved pizza dips that are sure to pamper each and every taste buds of the person tasting it. …
• Tomato Ketchup. Tomato ketchup is one of the most common sauces that are used to boost up the taste of a pie. …
• Barbecue Sauce. …
• Honey. …
• Garlic Paste.