Description
This Pepperoni Dip recipe is a warm, cheesy appetizer that combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara sauce, and pepperoni slices. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Serve with baguette slices, pretzels, veggies, or pita chips for a delicious savory treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, divided
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
Meat
- 14 slices pepperoni (between 14–18 slices)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. You can also use a cast iron skillet or ceramic baking dish between 8-9 inches that’s oven-safe.
- Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Spread Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom of the prepared pie pan, creating a smooth base layer.
- Add Marinara Sauce and Cheese: Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer. Then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce.
- Layer Pepperoni: Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the mozzarella cheese layer, covering the surface to your liking.
- Bake the Dip: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted fully and bubbly around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: After baking, optionally sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley for added color and flavor. Serve warm with baguette slices, flat pretzels, veggies, or pita chips and enjoy!
Notes
- This dip can be baked in various pans such as a pie pan, cast iron skillet, or ceramic baking dish. The key is using an oven-safe pan between 8-9 inches.
- You can substitute fresh herbs like basil or parsley for garnish to enhance presentation and taste.
- For best results, use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded to ensure better melting.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoni slices depending on your preference or pan size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
