Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese

Dr. Akeem Wiza

Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ (8 ounce) tub cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup pizza sauce, purchased or homemade
8 ounces pepperoni, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
Combine Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in a small bowl. Mix together cream cheese, 1/2 of cheese mixture, and pizza sauce in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Pour into a small baking dish, spreading out evenly.
Top with pepperoni pieces, and sprinkle remaining cheese mixture on top. Mix panko and butter together in a small bowl and distribute on top of the dip.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
Turn the oven on broil and broil until the top is golden brown or to your liking, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes.

Cook's Note:

I used 4 large deli sandwich pepperoni sausages that I cut in half, then in half again 2 more times so I had 8 small triangles out of each pepperoni.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

943	Calories
83g	Fat
15g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 943
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 83g	107%
Saturated Fat 38g	190%
Cholesterol 219mg	73%
Sodium 2501mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Protein 35g	71%
Potassium 395mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.