Gooey Cheesy Pepperoni Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, cheesy dip bursting with pepperoni and Italian flavors, ideal for sharing at any event.

# Components:

→ Creamy Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 3/4 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - Pinch of red pepper flakes

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 15 slices pepperoni

# Method Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture across the bottom of the prepared dish.
04 - Spoon marinara sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread gently to cover.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - Place pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese layer.
07 - Bake the dish for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges bubble and the top shows golden spots.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm alongside crusty bread, pita chips, or preferred dippers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and cheesy texture
  • Loaded with flavorful pepperoni
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit the pepperoni or use vegetarian pepperoni
  • Add chopped bell peppers sliced olives or sautéed mushrooms for extra pizza flavor
03 -
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing
  • Don’t overbake to keep the dip gooey
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