Pizza Spread

Transform your favorite pizza flavors into an irresistible appetizer with this easy and creamy Pizza Spread! Bursting with the bold taste of classic pizza toppings, this versatile dip features rich cream cheese whipped to perfection and blended with shredded mozzarella, finely chopped pepperoni, tomato paste, and a medley of Italian spices. Its smooth, cheesy texture is perfectly balanced by a hint of garlic and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for spreading on crackers, pairing with breadsticks, or even elevating your sandwiches. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and serve this cheesy, savory party favorite at your next gathering. Keywords: Pizza Spread recipe, easy party dip, no-cook appetizer, cheesy dip, Italian spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and whip it with a spoon or spatula until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Mix in the tomato paste and olive oil until fully incorporated. This will give the spread its rich pizza flavor.

Step 3

Add shredded mozzarella cheese, finely chopped pepperoni, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 4

Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined. Make sure the mozzarella and pepperoni are distributed throughout the spread.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings, adding more Italian seasoning or salt as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the pizza spread to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped basil, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately with crackers, breadsticks, sliced vegetables, or use it as a sandwich spread. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(512.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1922.7

Total Fat 173.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 437.3mg	0%
Sodium 4234.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Protein 66.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1112.3mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 807.4mg	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: 80.2%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 6.2%