Pepperoni Pizza Dip Beef (Printable Version)
Hot, cheesy dip with marinara, mozzarella, and savory beef pepperoni. Perfect for parties and snacking.
# 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 (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional)
→ To Serve
12 - Sliced baguette, pita chips, breadsticks, or crackers
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, cheddar, Italian herbs, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and well blended.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
04 - Pour marinara sauce over the cheese layer, spreading to create an even coating.
05 - Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese over the sauce layer.
06 - Layer beef pepperoni slices across the top. Add green bell pepper and black olives if desired.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is bubbly.
08 - Let stand for 5 minutes to set. Serve warm accompanied by baguette slices, pita chips, breadsticks, or crackers.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- Its basically deconstructed pizza but way more fun to eat with your hands
- The beef pepperoni gets perfectly crispy in the oven while the cheese stays molten
- People will hover around this dish until its completely gone
02 -
- The dip stays hot for almost 20 minutes so do not panic if people are slow to gather
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave for 30 second bursts
03 -
- Pat the pepperoni dry with paper towels first for extra crispy results
- Use a shallow dish instead of a deep one so more surface area gets golden and bubbly