Description
This creamy cheesy dip is perfect for parties and gatherings, combining cream cheese, sour cream, marinara sauce, and pepperoni for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup sour cream (can sub mayo)
- ½ teaspoon EACH: dried garlic powder, oregano, basil
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 15 slices pepperoni
- Crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Ideally, the sour cream shouldn’t be cold when it goes into the oven to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Spread on the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan, baking dish, or cast iron skillet.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top, then add the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
- Add pepperoni or desired pizza toppings.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
- Optional: Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, freshly ground pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
- Serve with crusty bread, pita/tortilla/bagel chips, or vegetables.
Notes
- This dip is best served warm and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites!
- Pairs well with crunchy snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg