Wildcat Hot Pizza Dip

Unleash the ultimate game-day appetizer with this Wildcat Hot Pizza Dip—a crowd-pleasing fusion of creamy goodness and classic pizza flavors that's sure to steal the spotlight. This irresistible baked dip layers tangy marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni atop a rich base of cream cheese, sour cream, and parmesan, seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and a hint of garlic. Colorful toppings like diced bell peppers and black olives add a pop of flavor and texture, making every bite a true delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dip pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or crackers, making it the ideal centerpiece for parties, potlucks, or any casual gathering. Perfect for pizza lovers, it’s everything you crave in a comfort-food dip with endless versatility!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Green bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0 Tortilla chips, crusty bread, or crackers (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, and mayonnaise. Stir together until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the mixture. Mix well.

Step 4

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a medium-sized oven-safe dish or pie pan.

Step 5

Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the marinara layer.

Step 7

Top with pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and sliced black olives. Arrange them evenly across the surface.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Wildcat Hot Pizza Dip with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or crackers, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1685.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5305.5

Total Fat 447.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 196.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 1082.4mg	0%
Sodium 11215.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 216.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4439.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1654.2mg	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: 75.4%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 8.5%