Description
Looking for the ultimate quick appetizer that brings all the pizza flavors without any of the fuss? This Savory 5-Ingredient Pizza Dip is your go-to. With just five simple ingredients and under 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s perfect for easy dinner parties, casual game nights, or when you’re craving those cheesy, saucy bites. This easy recipe is ideal for food ideas that hit the sweet spot between comfort food and fast convenience. Whether you’re browsing for dinner ideas, a healthy snack alternative (yes, with veggies for dipping!), or crowd-pleasing breakfast ideas (yep—it works!), this is a dish that delivers every single time.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
Optional: fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch round oven-safe baking dish.
3. Spoon marinara or pizza sauce over the cream cheese and gently spread to cover.
4. Layer mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese.
5. Evenly scatter mini pepperoni slices across the top layer of cheese.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
7. Let it rest for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley if desired, and serve with chips, bread, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother spreading and better texture.
A thick marinara or pizza sauce helps prevent a watery dip.
For crispy pepperoni, place a few extras around the edges where they bake up golden.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy recipe, pizza dip, quick appetizer, party dip, savory snack, food ideas, dinner ideas