Pizza Dip

This Pizza Dip is warm, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with all the flavors of a classic pizza. A seasoned cream cheese base is layered with pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and colorful vegetables, then baked until hot and bubbling. It’s an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer for game days, parties, and family gatherings.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 8

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 240

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup finely diced green bell pepper
¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
2 ounces sliced pepperoni quartered
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

9-inch oven-safe skillet or shallow baking dish
Mixing bowl
Electric hand mixer or spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula
Cutting board
Sharp knife

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with garlic powder, oregano, parsley, and dried basil until smooth and evenly seasoned.
Spread the seasoned cream cheese evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or shallow baking dish.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan over the cream cheese layer, creating an even layer of melted-cheese goodness.
Spoon the pizza sauce over the cheese and spread it gently to cover the surface. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the sauce.
Arrange the diced bell pepper, onion, pepperoni, and black olives over the cheese. Add crushed red pepper flakes if you want a little extra heat.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and lightly golden around the edges.
Let the dip rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crostini, breadsticks, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh bell pepper strips.