Game Day Pepperoni Dip (Printable View)

Cheesy dip with halal pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, ideal for crowd-pleasing snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Sauces

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

→ Meats

06 - 3 oz halal turkey or beef pepperoni slices

→ Vegetables & Herbs

07 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
08 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil

→ Pantry

10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup Parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
03 - Spread cheese mixture evenly across bottom of 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
04 - Pour pizza sauce uniformly over cream cheese base.
05 - Sprinkle remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan over sauce layer.
06 - Top with halal pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and black olives.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and turns golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired, and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
09 - Serve warm with pita chips, breadsticks, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The triple cheese blend creates this incredible gooey layer that stretches beautifully when you scoop it up
  • It tastes exactly like pizza but without waiting for dough to rise or dealing with delivery times
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling time because the first scoop will be a runny mess instead of a perfect cheese pull
  • Baking straight from the refrigerator means the cream cheese layer will not smooth out properly
03 -
  • Use the back of a spoon to spread the cream cheese mixture evenly so the sauce layer does not pool in spots
  • If the cheese browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last few minutes

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