Pizza Dip Recipe is the kind of cheesy, pepperoni-packed dip that disappears fast, especially when you serve it with garlic toast.
Author’s Notes
Currently In My Dip Era
When I posted this cheesecake dip, I admitted to my full-blown dip obsession…and honestly, it’s only getting worse. This season is all about sharing food and showing up with something everyone wants to crowd around, so dips feel right.
And this pizza dip recipe is definitely one I’ll bring again and again. It has all the pizza flavor with a creamy base, a saucy middle, and a melted cheesy top. But the real MVP is the garlic bread crostini. They’re crunchy, flavorful, and perfect for scooping up every last bit!
Add a drizzle of hot honey on top and you might just turn this dip into your whole meal.
Ingredients In This Pizza Dip Recipe
| Ingredient | Tip |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan | Soften the cream cheese so the base mixes smooth and creamy. |
| Pizza sauce | A thicker sauce gives better flavor and prevents the dip from getting watery. I’m obsessed with Rao’s pizza sauce. |
| Mozzarella and Cheddar | Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother and tastes better than pre-shredded. |
| Pepperoni | Or try other traditional pizza toppings! |
| Baguette, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning | Slice thin and toast until lightly golden for sturdy dippers. |
Other Dippers To Try
Beyond the garlic bread crostini, this Pizza Dip Recipe is also great with:
- Soft garlic knots for a warm, chewy dipper
- Pita chips for a sturdy crunch
- Breadsticks torn into pieces
- Crackers like buttery rounds or toasted everything crackers
- Pretzel bites for a salty twist
- Veggies like bell pepper strips or cucumbers if someone wants a lighter option
How To Make This Pizza Dip Recipe
- Toast the bread: Slice the baguette, brush with oil, season, and bake until golden.
- Lower the heat: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Mix the base: Stir together the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the base in the pan, add sauce, cheeses, and pepperoni.
- Bake the dip: Bake until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Serve: Pair with the garlic bread crostini and enjoy!
Storage
Keep leftovers from this pizza dip recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through. And if you’re like me, this dip is surprisingly great cold too, just like cold pizza, haha!
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Pizza Dip Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese softened to room temperature (brick-style, full-fat)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 jar pizza sauce Rao's recommended
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar
- 16 pepperoni slices
- Hot honey optional, for serving
- Pesto or fresh herbs, optional for serving
- 1 baguette cut into ½ inch diagonal slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Garlic powder added to taste
- Italian seasoning added to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the sliced baguette on a large sheet pan. Brush one side lightly with olive oil and season to taste with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Flip each slice and repeat on the other side. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Reduce the oven heat to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Beat with hand mixers until smooth and fully combined. Spread this mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Carefully spoon the pizza sauce over the top. Add the Cheddar cheese, then the mozzarella. Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese and sprinkle with a pinch of oregano.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the cheese is golden. If desired, drizzle some hot honey and/or pesto/fresh herbs on top. Serve immediately with the garlic bread.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
