Cheesy Pizza Dip
A fun and delicious appetizer that combines creamy cheese with classic pizza flavors, perfect for parties or game nights.
Ingredients
For the dip
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Let sit at room temperature to soften for easier mixing.
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices Omit for a vegetarian option.
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping.
For serving
- to taste Tortilla chips or bread
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Cooking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Serving
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread for dipping. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs or extra pepperoni if desired.
Notes
This dip can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. Avoid freezing after baking due to potential texture changes in cream cheese. Instead, freeze the unbaked mixture for later baking.