Pizza Dip

A crowd-pleasing, scoopable appetizer that layers creamy cheeses and pizza sauce with classic toppings, baked until bubbling and perfect for parties and game day.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: pizza dip,cheesy dip,party appetizer,pizza appetizer,shareable dip

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: -8 servings (about 1/2 cup per person)

Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone or fontina
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup ricotta or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or marinara
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini or roasted peppers
1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage or pepperoni pieces optional
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
Stir in ricotta and half of the shredded mozzarella until combined.
Mix in Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Spread half of the pizza sauce in the bottom of a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe dish.
Spoon the cheese mixture over the sauce and smooth into an even layer.
Pour remaining pizza sauce over the cheese, leaving some cheese visible at the edges.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and provolone evenly on top.
Scatter pepperoni/sausage, olives and pepperoncini pieces across the surface.
Bake 18–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly; broil 1–2 minutes if you want a browned top—watch closely.
Remove from oven and let rest 3–5 minutes; garnish with oregano or fresh basil and serve warm with dippers.

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