This dip is something I have been making for years. And everyone I know seems to LOVE it (with the exception of Adam because he doesn't like the texture that the cream cheese gives it). I have taken it to parties only to leave with an empty dish and people begging for the recipe. It tastes similar to pizza (hence the name), but creamier.
You can omit the pepperoni if you choose, but I find that it adds more to the pizza flavor than you expect (and I'm not much of a pepperoni fan). Also, this dip holds quite a garlicky punch, which I LOVE, but you're welcome to reduce the amount of garlic if you're planning on being within a mile of anyone in the next week. Or another alternative would be to use roasted garlic, which has a mellower flavor than raw garlic. You can also make the dip a bit chunkier by adding in additional add-ins. I would recommend only adding 1/4 cup of each additional add-in you choose. Serve alongside some sliced French bread, pita bread, or even some crackers.
Cheesy Pizza Dip
1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (depends on how spicy you'd like it)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 cup mozzarella, shredded, divided
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 cup pepperoni slices, diced
Whole pepperoni slices for garnish
Additional add-ins: sliced olives, sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, cooked Italian sausage.
Preheat oven to 350˚ F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, tomato sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley, basil, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and pepperoni (and any additional add-ins). Put dip into a deep dish pie pan or 9x9 baking dish. Top with 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle whole pepperoni slices (and a little bit of any additional add-ins) on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Source: Adapted from Allrecipes
You can omit the pepperoni if you choose, but I find that it adds more to the pizza flavor than you expect (and I'm not much of a pepperoni fan). Also, this dip holds quite a garlicky punch, which I LOVE, but you're welcome to reduce the amount of garlic if you're planning on being within a mile of anyone in the next week. Or another alternative would be to use roasted garlic, which has a mellower flavor than raw garlic. You can also make the dip a bit chunkier by adding in additional add-ins. I would recommend only adding 1/4 cup of each additional add-in you choose. Serve alongside some sliced French bread, pita bread, or even some crackers.
Cheesy Pizza Dip
1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (depends on how spicy you'd like it)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 cup mozzarella, shredded, divided
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 cup pepperoni slices, diced
Whole pepperoni slices for garnish
Additional add-ins: sliced olives, sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, cooked Italian sausage.
Preheat oven to 350˚ F. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, tomato sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley, basil, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and pepperoni (and any additional add-ins). Put dip into a deep dish pie pan or 9x9 baking dish. Top with 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle whole pepperoni slices (and a little bit of any additional add-ins) on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Source: Adapted from Allrecipes
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