Game Day Pepperoni Dip (Printable View)

Cheesy dip featuring beef pepperoni, cream cheese, and mozzarella, ideal for entertaining and sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
04 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Meats

05 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables & Sauces

06 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the Italian herbs. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish, creating a uniform foundation.
04 - Pour the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer, spreading to cover completely.
05 - Sprinkle chopped green bell pepper and red onion over the sauce layer.
06 - Arrange most of the beef pepperoni slices over the sauce and vegetables, reserving a few slices for the final topping.
07 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the entire surface.
08 - Add the reserved pepperoni slices and a final sprinkle of remaining Italian herbs for presentation.
09 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
10 - Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving. Accompany with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms every pizza craving into dip form without needing to wait for delivery or deal with dough
  • The cream cheese foundation keeps everything creamy and rich while the toppings get all bubbly and browned
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much faster and smoother than cold cream cheese
  • The 5 minute cooling period feels unnecessary but it literally makes the dip set up better
  • Extra pepperoni on top gets crispy and adds this amazing texture contrast
03 -
  • Sprinkle a little extra Italian herbs right after baking for that fresh herb pop
  • Run the dish under the broiler for 2 minutes at the end if you want extra crispy pepperoni

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