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Easy Pepperoni and Cheese Dip

January 31, 2020 By Kelli Miller Leave a Comment

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cheesy pepperoni warm dip recipe

No football game appetizer is more perfect than this Pepperoni and Cheese Dip. Comes together fast and tastes so freaking awesome, it’s like you’re eating just the best parts of a pizza.

You’re definitely going to want print this recipe for your recipe book, filed under appetizers (unless you’re like me and you’ve got an “awesome” section), because it’s a sure crowd-pleaser. You need to check out my list of other popular dip recipes, too.

cheesy pepperoni warm dip recipe

If you’re just here for the best appetizers, well, have I got a treat for you? Check out my 30+ sweet and savory dip recipes perfect for any game day party!

Seriously, though, this Pepperoni and Cheese Dip is so ridiculously easy.

I mean, the first step is: in a bowl, mix together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and all that, then just bake it. How easy is that? And when you combine the cream cheese mixture with the pepperoni? Oh, my stars.

It’s so easy, you can whip-up a second batch during halftime.

Table of Contents

  • Tips to Make this Easy Pizza Dip Recipe
  • Specialty Ingredients:
  • Must Have Resources:
  • Make it a Meal:
  • Best Dip Recipes:
  • More Cheesy Recipes:

Tips to Make this Easy Pizza Dip Recipe

Making this pepperoni pizza dip is definitely easy. But there are a few things you’re going to want to keep in mind, to make sure you get that pizza-like crust on top and gooey-delicious center.

Ok. So, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Don’t put the dip into the oven before it’s fully preheated. If you do, it’s going to do this thing where it browns the top but the cheese isn’t melted in the middle. Preheat all the way.

There’s no tomato sauce in this recipe, because it’s not like you’re creating a pizza here, just a dip. So, no need to spread pizza sauce on a crust. Unless you want to. But that’s up to you.

I prefer cream cheese to sour cream. But if you would prefer a less-thick dip, go with 1/2 sour cream.

delicious appetizer recipe cheesy pepperoni dip

Specialty Ingredients:

The following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store.  I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things we are using.

  • Italian Seasoning
  • Garlic Powder
  • Mini-Pepperoni Slices

Reminder, not all ingredients in the Pepperoni and Cheese Dip Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for.

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Must Have Resources:

When making Pepperoni and Cheese Dip at home, you really need to have the following Amazon affiliate tools on hand.

  • Large Serving Bowl
  • Baking Dish (I found this one and fell in looooove)
  • Cooking Spray

Make it a Meal:

Vegetable Side: Healthy Salad Ideas

Starch Side: Red Beans and Rice

Refreshing Drink: Strawberry Smoothie

Don’t forget Dessert: Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza

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Best Dip Recipes:

Once you make this Pepperoni and Cheese Dip Recipe, you’ll see just how amazing your appetizers can suddenly become. If you’re with me on this, definitely be sure to check out these awesome dips that are sure to please!

  • Crab Dip with RoTel
  • Monster Cookie Dough Dip
  • Sour Cream and Onion Dip
pepperoni cheese dip perfect for game day

More Cheesy Recipes:

Oh, you were just here for the cheese? Well, confession: me too. So, if you’re all about the cheese, check out these awesome cheese-tacular recipes that will really float your boat.

  • Meat & Cheese Plate Ideas
  • 5-Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Instant Pot Cheeseburger Potatoes
pepperoni dip appetizer recipe

Pepperoni and Cheese Dip

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This easy pepperoni and cheese dip is so ridiculously simple. You're literally taking the best parts of a pizza and turning it into a dip. Ah-mazing.

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, separated
  • 1 package mini pepperoni

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Combine the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and one cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  3. Add in half of the mini pepperoni and fold-in.
  4. Place the dip into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Top the dip mixture with the remaining mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and the edges browned.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 186Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 269mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g

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Cuisine: American

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About Kelli Miller

My husband (Ricky) of 20 years, our three wild and wonderfully different boys, five totally spoiled little dogs, a plethora of wild cats, and I live at Miller Manor! It is a 100 year old Colonial Style Farmhouse that is surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland, in a small town on the coast of Southern Alabama.

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