Description
Turn your next gathering into a cheesy celebration with this Savory 5-Ingredient Pizza Dip! With layers of creamy cream cheese, tangy marinara, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni, this quick appetizer is a must-try for game days, parties, or a cozy family snack night. Whether you need a quick breakfast idea, a hearty party dip, or easy dinner food ideas, this is an easy recipe everyone loves. Make it ahead or bake fresh for that irresistible, bubbling pizza flavor—no crust required!
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup marinara sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20 slices pepperoni
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch round oven-safe baking dish.
3. Pour marinara sauce over cream cheese and spread into an even layer.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara layer.
5. Top with pepperoni slices, slightly overlapping if needed.
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden at the edges.
7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Italian seasoning or fresh basil, and serve immediately with bread, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easiest spreading and best texture.
Swap in turkey pepperoni or plant-based options for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Make ahead: Assemble the dip up to 1 day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving, adding 5 minutes if cold.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~¼ cup (1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
Keywords: easy pizza dip, appetizer, party dip, quick breakfast, dinner ideas, healthy snack, food ideas