White Sauce Pizza Dip

Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this irresistible White Sauce Pizza Dip—a creamy, cheesy blend of savory goodness that'll have everyone reaching for more. This baked dip starts with a rich homemade white sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Combined with cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, it creates an indulgent base that's layered with crispy bacon, fresh spinach, juicy grape tomatoes, and bold black olives. Topped with gooey, golden melted cheese and garnished with fresh basil, this dip is perfect for scooping up with crusty bread or tortilla chips. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is your go-to for game days, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups chopped cooked bacon
• 0.25 cups sliced black olives
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 0.5 cups diced grape tomatoes
• 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves, torn for garnish
• 1 serving crusty bread or tortilla chips for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until slightly golden.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continually to avoid lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sauce with cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella, and 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Spread the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish or skillet.

Step 7

Top with the chopped bacon, black olives, spinach, and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1417.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3381.1

Total Fat 261.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 758.4mg	0%
Sodium 7145.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.6g
Protein 171.5g	0%

Vitamin D 161.0IU	0%
Calcium 3359.7mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2279.4mg	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: 68.6%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 11.3%