Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Name: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip (Baked)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz cream cheese, softened; 8 oz sour cream; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded; 10 oz pepperoni, sliced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 cup pizza sauce; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 baguette, for serving

This Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and sliced pepperoni baked until golden and bubbly, delivering authentic pizza flavor in an easy appetizer format.

🌍American 🏷️Pizza dip 🏷️Pepperoni 🏷️Mozzarella 🏷️Cream cheese Appetizer

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Total

55 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

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Ingredients

16 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz sour cream
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 oz pepperoni, sliced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakesoptional
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup pizza sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoningoptional
1 baguette, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream.
3
Add half of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the bowl.
4
Season the mixture with dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
5
Mix everything together until well combined. This is easier if the cream cheese is at room temperature.
6
Roughly chop about three-quarters of the pepperoni slices, reserving the rest for the topping.
7
Add the chopped pepperoni to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.
8
Spread half of the dip mixture evenly into the bottom of an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
9
Pour the pizza sauce over the first layer of dip and spread it out.
10
Carefully spread the remaining dip mixture on top of the pizza sauce.
11
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
12
Arrange the reserved whole pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
13
Sprinkle with Italian seasoning for extra flavor and color.
14
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
15
Let cool slightly before serving with lightly toasted baguette slices.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use low-moisture shredded mozzarella to prevent excess liquid and ensure a cohesive, melty texture rather than a separated, greasy dip.
Layer the sour cream mixture first, then add mozzarella and pepperoni in the middle, and top with more cheese to create even browning and prevent burnt pepperoni edges.
Bake at 350°F until the edges bubble rapidly and the top turns light golden—usually 20–25 minutes—but check at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Let the dip rest 2–3 minutes after baking before serving to allow it to set slightly and prevent it from being too loose.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Greek yogurt (tangier flavor, slightly thinner consistency)
Pepperoni → Italian sausage, crumbled and cooked (spicier, meatier alternative)
Pizza sauce → marinara or no-salt-added tomato sauce (adjust seasoning to taste)
Mozzarella → provolone or Italian blend cheese (sharper flavor, less stretch)