Description
This Skillet Pizza Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines all the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza in a warm, gooey dip. Perfect for game day or any gathering, this cheesy dip is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Toast baguette slices or breadsticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the cream cheese mixture in a greased skillet. Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, bell pepper, olives, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with basil, if desired, and serve warm with bread or breadsticks.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like sausage or mushrooms.
- Dip can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
