Creamy Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this creamy pizza dip, perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Layers of rich cream cheese, melty mozzarella, and zesty marinara create a delightful fusion that will have your friends and family clamoring for more. Serve it warm alongside crispy tortilla chips or toasted bread for an irresistible treat that feels like a warm hug in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Tortilla chips or breadsticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and pepperoni slices.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in an oven-safe dish, layer the cream cheese mixture on top, and finish with remaining marinara.
- Top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or breadsticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg