Pepperoni Pizza Dip Beef (Print)

Warm, cheesy layers with beef pepperoni and pizza sauce create a rich, savory dish ideal for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ Meats

04 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni, thinly sliced

→ Sauces

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives

→ Herbs & Spices

08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Fresh basil, chopped for garnish

→ For Serving

12 - Sliced baguette, breadsticks, or crackers

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a small 8-inch round ovenproof baking dish.
04 - Pour pizza sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
05 - Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices over the top. Add diced bell pepper and olives if desired.
07 - Sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden at the edges.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
10 - Serve warm with sliced baguette, breadsticks, or crackers for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms everything people adore about pepperoni pizza into a shareable, dipable party centerpiece
  • The cream cheese layer creates an unexpectedly velvety base that keeps every scoop thick and satisfying
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and bake when guests arrive, making you look effortless
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will leave you with a grainy, separated texture that no amount of mixing can fix
  • Letting the dip rest for those five minutes after baking lets the layers set so each scoop holds together instead of sliding off your dippers
  • The pepperoni on top will continue crisping even after you pull it from the oven, so do not worry if they look soft initially
03 -
  • A light drizzle of olive oil over the pepperoni before baking helps them get extra crispy
  • If you are serving this to a crowd, double the recipe and use a 9x13 inch pan because it will disappear faster than you expect

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