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Ultimate Layered Cheesy Pizza Dip

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Make this warm, gooey, layered pizza dip featuring a cream cheese base, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. It is a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips, bread slices, or crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate or small oven-safe dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This forms the bottom layer.
  4. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading it gently to cover the base.
  5. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
  6. Arrange the mini pepperoni slices on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil.
  9. Serve warm with your choice of chips, bread, or crackers.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, prepare the dip completely, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • You can substitute the pepperoni with cooked, crumbled Italian sausage or chopped black olives for variation.
  • If you prefer a white pizza dip, omit the marinara sauce and use Alfredo sauce instead.

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