Ricotta Pepperoni Dip Recipes

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (recommended: fire roasted Muir Glen)
1 tablespoon julienned fresh basil leaves, plus sprig for garnish
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup diced (1/4-inch) red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 cup quartered and thinly sliced crimini mushrooms
1 cup small-dice buffalo mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Serving suggestions: Toasted pizza dough strips, toasted pita strips, or crackers.

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.

BAKED PEPPERONI DIP

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This is a great dip for a football party. If you don't like the spicy stuff, omit them. I have also used just red pepper flakes and added more pepperoni. Serve with baguettes or crackers

Provided by Jennifer Snyder

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
½ cup diced red onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
10 slices pepperoni sausage, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together the mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, canned green chilies, onion, and jalapenos in a bowl until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Spread the dip out into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish, and top with a layer of pepperoni slices.
Bake in the preheated oven until the dip is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

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We used to grow a lot of bell peppers on my parents' farm. We once grossed 23 tons of peppers-that's a lot of handpicking! This dip is a hearty party snack that always goes quickly.-Connie Bryant, Wallingford, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup pizza sauce
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
10 slices pepperoni, quartered
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Toasted bread rounds or breadsticks

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate or serving plate. Cover with pizza sauce; top with green pepper, pepperoni and onions., Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with bread rounds or breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.