Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Make your next party a hit with baked pizza dip! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with delicious pizza flavors, this dip is a crowd pleaser!
This baked pepperoni pizza dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With layers of cream cheese, pizza sauce, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings, it’s everything you love about pizza in a warm, scoopable dip. Just pop it in the oven and serve it bubbling hot with chips, crackers, or slices of focaccia.
It’s perfect for game days, family movie nights, or anytime you want a comforting, cheesy snack to share. Plus, it’s easy to customize—throw in your favorite toppings or keep it simple and classic. Either way, it disappears fast!
Recipe Variations
- For a meaty pizza dip, brown 1/4 pound of Italian sausage or ground beef and add it to the sauce layer with the onion.
- Add 2 to 4 ounces of sliced sautéed mushrooms.
- Add chopped bell pepper to the onion layer.
- Sprinkle a dash of crushed red pepper flakes over the sauce layer.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Easy to make. Just layer the ingredients and bake—no fancy prep required.
Pizza flavor in every bite. All the best parts of pizza, transformed into a hot dip.
Perfect for parties. It’s warm, melty, and ideal for dipping with chips or bread.
Customizable. Add your favorite pizza toppings for a personalized twist.
Steps to Make Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread the softened cream cheese in the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie plate.
- Layer the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese.
- Top with chopped onion, shredded cheese, black olives, and pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm with chips, crackers, or slices of toasted bread.
Tips
- Soften the cream cheese. This makes it easier to spread evenly as the base layer.
- Use sturdy dippers. Chips, crostini, and focaccia slices hold up best with a hot dip.
- Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded works, but freshly shredded melts more smoothly.
- Keep it warm. Serve the dip in a warming dish or transfer it to a small slow cooker.
Recipe Variations
- Meaty version: Brown 1/4 pound of Italian sausage or ground beef and add it to the sauce layer.
- Mushroom lover’s twist: Add 2 to 4 ounces of sliced sautéed mushrooms.
- Veggie style: Add chopped bell peppers to the onion layer for extra flavor and color.
- Spicy kick: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the sauce before baking.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices.
- Pair with a veggie tray for a fun contrast in textures.
- Add to your appetizer spread for game day, movie night, or potlucks.
- Spoon leftovers into a baked potato or sandwich for a quick lunch.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
To Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave or reheat the full dish in a 325°F oven until heated through.
Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 14-ounce jar pizza sauce
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, or a pizza cheese blend
- 1 6-ounce can black olives, sliced
- 2 ounces pepperoni, sliced, regular or mini
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Press the cream cheese in the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie plate.
- In order, spread the pizza sauce, chopped onion, shredded cheese, black olives, and pepperoni over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake the pizza dip for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
