Cheesy Pizza Dip

Dive into the ultimate party pleaser with this irresistible Cheesy Pizza Dip, a decadent combination of creamy layers and bold pizza flavors. Featuring a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and a medley of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this oven-baked dip is topped with zesty marinara sauce, savory pepperoni slices, and optional veggies like black olives and green bell peppers for a customizable touch. Seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs and garlic powder, this comforting appetizer is perfect for game days, holidays, or casual gatherings. Best served warm with breadsticks, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping, this quick-to-make dish (ready in just 30 minutes!) promises to be the center of attention at any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup Marinara or pizza sauce
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced (optional)
• 0.25 cup Green bell pepper, diced (optional)
• 1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 lb Breadsticks, crackers, or tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish.

Step 4

Pour the marinara or pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 5

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara layer.

Step 6

Add your pizza toppings such as pepperoni slices, black olives, and diced green bell pepper evenly over the top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Step 9

Serve warm with breadsticks, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1634.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4589.4

Total Fat 277.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 687.2mg	0%
Sodium 9587.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 376.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 61.1g
Protein 161.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2841.8mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2182.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 32.4%