Dessert

Easy Pizza Dip Recipe

ByVictor Layne December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Introduction

This easy pizza dip combines creamy cheeses with classic Italian herbs and savory toppings, creating a perfect appetizer for any gathering. It’s quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, perfect for serving with bread or crackers.

The image shows a round baked dish in a white scalloped ceramic dish, with a golden, melted cheese layer on top speckled with many small pepperoni slices and bits of crispy bacon. Fresh green parsley is sprinkled evenly over the top, adding color contrast. A wooden-handled spoon is lifting a portion, revealing gooey layers of white melted cheese, red tomato sauce, and bits of pepperoni inside. The dish sits on a white marbled surface, with a deep red cloth visible in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
15-20 pepperoni slices or ¼ cup mini pepperoni
3 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Using an electric mixer, blend the cream cheese, ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese, sour cream, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate or similar baking dish.
Step 4: Spread the pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Step 5: Arrange the pepperoni slices and chopped bacon evenly on top.
Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the dip cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Step 7: Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil. Serve with toasted French bread slices, warm breadsticks, or freshly baked rolls.

Tips & Variations

For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
Try swapping pepperoni for cooked Italian sausage or sautéed mushrooms for a different flavor.
Use fresh mozzarella instead of shredded for a creamier texture.
To make it vegetarian, omit the pepperoni and bacon and add chopped olives or bell peppers instead.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through, stirring if needed to maintain creaminess.