Description
This Savory 5-Ingredient Pizza Dip brings all the flavor of a classic pizza into one bubbling, cheesy dish that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in. With minimal ingredients and under 30 minutes to make, it’s the ultimate go-to appetizer when you need something fast, easy, and delicious.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pizza sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pepperoni slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Spread softened cream cheese into the base of a small baking dish.
3. Top evenly with pizza sauce.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
5. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Pat pepperoni dry to avoid a greasy top.
For extra crisp on top, broil the dip for 1-2 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pizza dip, game day snack, party appetizer