Layered Pizza Dip

Dive into the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this irresistibly creamy Layered Pizza Dip, the perfect blend of gooey cheese, zesty marinara sauce, and classic pizza toppings baked to bubbling perfection. Featuring a velvety base of seasoned cream cheese and sour cream, this appetizer is topped with shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, mini pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives for a symphony of flavors in every scoop. Ready in just 30 minutes, this piping-hot dip serves up all the comforting vibes of a pizza pulled fresh from the oven and pairs beautifully with baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips. Ideal for game days, parties, or any time you want an easy yet impressive dish, this recipe will become your go-to for bringing people together.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 cup Marinara or pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Mini pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
• 0 Baguette slices, 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, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or an oven-safe baking dish.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan evenly over the marinara layer.

Step 6

Add the mini pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese layer to create a colorful topping.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan evenly over the toppings.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 9

Carefully remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves for extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm with baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1415.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3826.8

Total Fat 319.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 165.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 838.9mg	0%
Sodium 9668.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.0g
Protein 160.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3187.1mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2112.9mg	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: 73.7%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 9.9%