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Pepperoni Pizza Dip baked in a pottery dish with crackers dipping into it.
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Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip

If you're a fan of cheesy, melty, pizza flavored appetizers, you're going to fall hard for this Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip! Perfect for Game Day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dips
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: how to make pizza dip, pepperoni pizza dip, pizza dip
Servings: 8
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Easy Party Dips

Equipment

  • 6 x 9 inch baking dish
  • spatula or large spoon
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning) (divided)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (any type)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, shredded by hand
  • 20 pepperonis, cut in quarters
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you don't like spice)
  • fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Spread cream cheese in the bottom of a 6 x 9 baking dish.
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Sprinkle top of cream cheese with dried oregano.
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • Top with marinara, followed by a layer of mozzarella and the quartered pepperoni slices.
    1 cup marinara sauce, 8 ounces mozzarella, shredded by hand, 20 pepperonis, cut in quarters
  • Dust top of dip with remaining dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes until bubbly.
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning), 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Garnish with fresh parsley (optional). Serve with pita chips and crostini.
    fresh parsley
    Step by step instructions on how to make pepperoni pizza dip.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second intervals. 
  • Freeze dip before or after baking for up to 3 months. 
  • Thaw in the fridge before baking frozen dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg