Description
A delicious creamy dip packed with cheese and flavors, perfect for serving with garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese (softened to room temperature (brick-style, full-fat))
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 jar pizza sauce (Rao’s recommended)
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar
- 16 pepperoni slices
- Hot honey (optional, for serving)
- Pesto (or fresh herbs, optional for serving)
- 1 baguette (cut into ½ inch diagonal slices)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- garlic powder (added to taste)
- Italian seasoning (added to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the sliced baguette on a large sheet pan. Brush one side lightly with olive oil and season to taste with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Flip each slice and repeat on the other side.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Reduce the oven heat to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Beat with hand mixers until smooth and fully combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Carefully spoon the pizza sauce over the top. Add the cheddar cheese, then the mozzarella. Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese and sprinkle with a pinch of oregano.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the cheese is golden.
- If desired, drizzle some hot honey and/or pesto/fresh herbs on top. Serve immediately with the garlic bread.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding sliced jalapeños to the dip.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg