Game Day Pepperoni Dip (Printable)
Savory cheesy dip with halal pepperoni, rich cheeses, and a zesty sauce for unforgettable snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Sauces
05 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
→ Meats
06 - 3 oz halal turkey or beef pepperoni slices
→ Vegetables & Herbs
07 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
08 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
→ Pantry
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup Parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bottom of an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
04 - Pour pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.
06 - Top with halal pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and black olives.
07 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
09 - Serve warm with pita chips, breadsticks, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cheese layers create this incredible creamy-tangy contrast that keeps people going back for just one more bite
- Everything comes together in under ten minutes of prep, leaving you free to actually enjoy your own party
02 -
- Serve this straight from the oven because the cheese layer firms up as it cools and loses that magic pull
- Use a baking dish with fairly low sides so more surface area gets exposed to the oven's heat
03 -
- Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan over the pepperoni before baking to create those crispy, golden cheese edges everyone fights over
- If you're transporting this dish, bake it at home and wrap it completely in foil, which keeps it hot for about 30 minutes