Pizza Dip with Pepperoni and Cream Cheese

This easy pepperoni pizza dip with cream cheese is always a crowd favorite appetizer or snack recipe.

Pizza dip is the first dip that I ever made and it still ranks at the top of my favorites list. For a long time, this is the only appetizer dish I would take to a party or potluck and it was always requested. (and still is)

Here are some of my other all time favorites:

• Beer Cheese Dip
• Pumpkin Dip
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Garlic Dip

Tips and Tricks

Use a crock pot for a more portable option.

Sometimes a slow cooker is just easier for dips. I prefer making this dip in the oven, but a slow cooker is definitely feasible. I’ve done this to take to work potlucks.

To make in a slow cooker, make according to recipe instructions, but layer into the crock pot instead of a baking dish. Go ahead and add the cheese on top as well. Then turn the slow cooker on high and heat for an hour or until heated through. This method will mix the ingredients together instead of keeping them layered as in the baked version.

Are those mini pepperonis?

In case you haven’t discovered this item, I wanted to introduce you to: Pepperoni minis (I now see these in my local store brand and not just the name brand as well).

These are so perfect for this dip and people are quite often amused by them if they have never seen them before. Much easier than dicing regular pepperoni like I used to do.

Mix up the toppings.

One great thing about this cream cheese dip is how super flexible it is. I like it so much that I typically don’t venture too much from my standard pizza ingredients, but you could get really creative with this one.

Once you have the cream cheese and sour cream base, then the toppings are endless. Green onions, olives, or tomatoes would all be good. Sausage or ground beef could be used too for a meat lovers version. Make it spicy or super meaty, it is up to you.

Recipe FAQs

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Using a mixer, mix together the sour cream and cream cheese until mixture is creamy.

Step 2 – Add spices and combine. 

Step 3 – Layer the cream cheese mixture into a 8 inch pie dish, add pizza sauce and top with pepperoni and green peppers (or other ingredients if using).

Step 4 – Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. 

Step 5 – Add cheese and bake until melted.

Pizza Dip

Darlene Kratz

Quick and easy appetizer that is great for game day or any time you need a simple dish. This baked cream cheese pizza dip is always a crowd favorite!

4.67 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (I usually add a bit more for extra flavor)
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper, optional
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped or mini pepperoni
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

 

Baking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Add garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper and mix until combined.
• Spread evenly in a 9 inch pie dish. Pour pizza sauce over top of mixture. Top with green pepper and pepperoni.
• Bake for 10 minutes
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Crock Pot Instructions

• Mix together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Add garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper and mix until combined.
• Add mixture to slow cooker.
• Pour pizza sauce over top of mixture. Top with green pepper, pepperoni and cheese.
• Heat on high for an hour or until warm. Stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal

Keyword pepperoni dip, pizza dip

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