If you’re looking for the ultimate appetizer that combines all the delicious flavors of pizza into a creamy, cheesy dip, then this Meat Lover’s Pizza Dip is a must-try! It’s loaded with gooey cheese, savory marinara sauce, and all your favorite toppings, making it the perfect appetizer for game days or family get-togethers.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Pizza Dip Recipe
- Great for Sharing: It’s the perfect appetizer for gatherings, whether it’s game day or a casual get-together. The dip is easy to make, and is sure to please any pizza lover.
- Delivers the Flavors of Pizza: This Pizza dip brings together the most delicious components of pizza—cheesy goodness, tangy marinara sauce, delicious pepperoni and savory bacon—into one irresistible, scoopable dip.
- Customizable: Although this recipe is based off of traditional meat lovers style pizza, you can add your favorite pizza toppings, such as mushrooms, olives, green bell peppers, or even extra cheese, making it exactly how you like.
- Easy and Quick: Pizza dip is very simple to make, by requiring only a few ingredients and minimal prep time. You can enjoy this irresistible dip in less than 30 minutes worth of prep and baking time.
Ingredients
- Softened Cream cheese
- Dan-O’s Cheesoning
- Marinara Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Bacon Bits
- Pepperoni Slices
How To Make Meat Lovers Pizza Dip
In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese and whip using a hand mixer. Add ½ tablespoon of Cheesoning, ½ cup bacon pieces and 10 pepperoni slices to bowl. Stir to combine the mixture.
In a small baking dish, add the cream cheese mixture and spread out evenly. Add a layer of marinara sauce and spread out evenly on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle on mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Top with remainder of bacon pieces and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of Cheesoning on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until bubbly and you see melty cheese. Serve with crispy garlic toast or your favorite crackers.
Tip and Tricks for The Best Cheesy Pizza Dip
- Use Freshly Shredded Cheese- To achieve the ultimate gooey pizza dip, I recommend shredding your own cheese. Pre packaged cheese is covered with cellulose which prevents it from melting into smooth gooey goodness.
- Keep It Warm- If you’re planning to serve the dip at a party, use a small slow cooker or a warming dish to keep it hot and melty throughout the event.
- Spice It Up- If you like spicy dishes, add some heat to the dish by adding in a few red pepper flakes.
- Add Extra Toppings- Just like a pizza, this dip can be customized with your favorite toppings. Add toppings such as ground beef, sausage, green peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms, or jalapeños to make it your own.
How To Store Leftover Hot Pizza Dip
- Let It Cool- Allow the dip to cool to room temperature before storing. This will help prevent condensation which can make the dip watery.
- Refrigerate- Place the cheesy pizza dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help it stay fresh for about 3–4 days.
- Freezing- I do not recommend freezing this dip because cheese-based dips can become grainy after thawing.
- Reheat- For best results, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake the dip for about 15-20 minutes, or until it’s heated throughout.
FAQ
- Can I make Pizza Dip ahead of time? Yes! You can prepare the pizza dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. When you’re ready to serve, just bake as instructed in the recipe card below.
- What are the best dipping options for this dip? Toasted baguette slices are my top recommendation but any type of crusty bread will work. You many also use bagel chips, pita chips or tortilla chips for dipping.
- Can I make this in the Crockpot? Yes! This is a great option when you need to keep the dip warm for long periods of time. Just layer the ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 1-2 hours until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon Dan-O's Cheesoning
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon pieces
- 20 pepperoni slices
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese and whip using a hand mixer. Add ½ tablespoon of Cheesoning, ½ cup bacon pieces and 10 pepperoni slices to bowl. Stir to combine the mixture.
- In a small baking dish, add the cream cheese mixture and spread out evenly. Add a layer of marinara sauce and spread out evenly on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle on mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Top with remainder of bacon pieces and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of Cheesoning on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crispy garlic toast or your favorite crackers.
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