Pizza Dip

This Pizza Dip tastes just like pizza with cream cheese, Italian seasonings, pizza sauce, and pepperoni! If you are looking for a great appetizer for game day, this is it!

PIZZA DIP

(Originally posted 2012)

I got the all-clear to start working out from my doctor at my 6 week post baby checkup. I was so eager to get back in the gym and to start running again.

I jogged to the bus stop to pick up my son earlier in the week – an embarrassingly short distance, and was so sore the next day. So I knew I would have to take it easy and that my gym debut would be a brief one.

After running for about five minutes my body started itching. I mean literally my love handles, butt, and thighs were on fire. I was at the gym so I was trying so hard not to itch and draw attention to myself, but I couldn’t stop itching!

Have you ever had that happened after a long break from working out? I googled it and apparently it’s pretty normal after periods of inactivity and has a complete medical explanation.

Dang. I was hoping it was just my fat literally melting off.

This dip tastes just like pizza without the crust. It really needs to be made a day ahead of time so that all of the flavors meld together. It was great the first day and even better the second.

I added some garlic powder and red pepper because to me pizza is not complete without both. I know I’ve been on a pizza kick lately but it’s such a crowd pleaser so why not? Super Bowl baby.

WHAT’S IN PIZZA DIP

Cream Cheese
Pizza Sauce
Parmesan Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Herbs – oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA DIP

In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Spread mixture in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate, or a shallow microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread the pizza sauce over all.
Microwave the pepperoni for about 30 seconds just to get some of the fat out of them so you don’t end up with a greasy mess on top of your pizza dip.
Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, then top with green pepper, pepperoni and olive slices. Cover, and microwave for 5 minutes or bake in a 350 degree oven (my preferred method) for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with baguette slices, tortilla chips, or Fritos scoops.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH PIZZA DIP

Baguettes
Fritos
Tortilla Chips
Bagel Chips

IS THIS KETO?

Yes. If you eat it with pork rinds or some other low-carb option.

OTHER PIZZA RECIPES:

5 from 1 vote

Yield: 10 servings

This Pizza Dip is warm and tastes just like pizza with cream cheese, Italian seasonings, pizza sauce, and pepperoni!

1
(8 ounce package)
cream cheese, softened
1/2
teaspoon
dried oregano
1/2
teaspoon
dried parsley
1/4
teaspoon
dried basil
1/4
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/4
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
1
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1
cup
pizza sauce
2
tablespoons
chopped green bell pepper
2
ounces
pepperoni sausage, chopped
2
tablespoons
sliced black olives

In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Spread mixture in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate, or a shallow microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread the pizza sauce over all.
Microwave the pepperoni for about 30 seconds just to get some of the fat out of them so you don’t end up with a greasy mess on top of your pizza dip.
Sprinkle with remaining cheeses, then top with green pepper, pepperoni and olive slices. Cover, and microwave for 5 minutes or bake in a 350 degree oven (my preferred method) for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with baguette slices, tortilla chips, or Fritos scoops.