Description
This creamy and cheesy dip is perfect for any gathering, served with your favorite dippers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 ½ ounces mini pepperonis
- Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Sliced baguette, tortilla chips, pita chips, cubed artisan or sourdough bread, mini garlic bread crisps
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly mixed together, then spread into an 8-inch square baking dish or 9-inch pie pan.
- Spread the pizza sauce in an even layer over the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top, then sprinkle with the mini pepperonis.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly and the cheese has melted. Let cool for 5 minutes before sprinkling with fresh basil leaves and serving with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- This dip can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to customize with other toppings like olives or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg