Layered Pepperoni Pizza Dip Recipes

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the pizza sauce: Add the olive oil to a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat and, when hot, add the onion. Saute until translucent. Add the garlic and red chile flakes, cook for 1 minute, and then add the canned tomatoes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the mixture has thickened, stir in the fresh and dried spices. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Remove from the heat.
• For the bottom layer: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic and spices. Spread the mixture evenly into an oven-safe casserole (2-quart capacity or a 9-inch pie pan). Set aside.
• For the toppings: In a small saute pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the pepperoni. Saute until the pepperoni is just crisp, 4 to 5 minutes, and then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the remaining olive oil and the red bell peppers and saute over medium-high heat until just starting to soften. Add the shallot, cook for 2 minutes, and then add the mushrooms. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes and remove from the heat.
• To assemble: Spread the pizza sauce over the top of the bottom layer of cheese, sprinkle with the pepper and mushroom mixture, and then the pepperoni. Evenly distribute the mozzarella over the top and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Garnish with the basil sprig and serve hot with pizza dough strips, toasted pita strips, or crackers.

MICROWAVE LAYERED PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine cream cheese with garlic, oregano and basil until well combined.
• Spread the mixture onto a microwave-safe glass 9 or 10-inch pie plate or a shallow baking dish.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture, then 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Spread all the pizza sauce over.
• Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
• Top with jalapeño pepper, green bell pepper, pepperoni then olives.
• Chill for a minimum of 1 hour or more.
• Cover with waxed pepper and microwave for 5-6 minutes, then sprinkle green onions over top before serving if desired.

PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. On 12- or 13-inch round ovenproof serving plate, spread cream cheese in thin layer. In small bowl, mix pizza sauce and garlic; spread over cream cheese. Top with pepperoni, olives, bell pepper and onions. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil with top 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until mozzarella cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

LAYERED PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350'. In ungreased 9" pie pan or 1 to 1-1/2 quart baking dish, layer all ingredients in order listed.
• Bake at 350' for 10-15 minutes or umtil dip is hot and cheese is melted.
• Serve warm with bagel crisps, bagel chips or assorted crackers.

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Mix pizza sauce and pepperoni in microwavable bowl.
• Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until heated through, stirring every 45 sec.
• Top with cheese.

LAYERED PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, dressing, sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan until blended; spread onto bottom of microwaveable 9-inch pie plate.
• Cover with pizza sauce, remaining cheeses, pepperoni and peppers.
• Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 min. or until dip is heated through and mozzarella is melted.