Pepperoni Pizza Dip Beef (Print)
Layered blend of creamy cheeses, marinara, and beef pepperoni for a flavorful party dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese Layer
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
→ Sauce Layer
07 - 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
→ Topping
08 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni slices
09 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
11 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives
→ To Serve
12 - Sliced baguette, pita chips, breadsticks, or crackers
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, cheddar, Italian herbs, and garlic powder until smooth.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
05 - Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella over the sauce.
06 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices on top. Add green bell pepper and olives if using.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden around the edges.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with bread, chips, or crackers.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The middle of the dip stays incredibly creamy while the edges get those golden crispy cheese bits everyone fights over
- You get all the pepperoni pizza flavors without waiting for dough to rise or dealing with delivery times
02 -
- I once skipped softening the cream cheese and ended up with tiny lumps throughout the base layer
- Letting the dip rest for those 5 minutes after baking makes a huge difference in how well it scoops
03 -
- Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra crispy pepperoni edges
- Use a cast iron skillet for baking and you can bring it straight to the table