Warm Cheesy Pizza Dip (Printer-Friendly)
Hot dip layered with molten cheese, zesty sauce, and classic pizza toppings for party-friendly sharing.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Base Layer
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226 grams cream cheese, softened
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0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
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0.25 teaspoon dried basil
→ Cheese and Sauce
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120 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
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100 grams shredded Parmesan cheese
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240 millilitres pizza sauce
→ Toppings
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3 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
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8 slices pepperoni
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2 tablespoons sliced black olives
# Steps to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23-centimetre deep-dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Evenly spread mixture in the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
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Distribute 60 grams of shredded mozzarella cheese and 50 grams of shredded Parmesan cheese over the cream cheese mixture.
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Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cheese layers.
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the sauce. Arrange diced green bell pepper, pepperoni slices, and sliced black olives on top.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the dip is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately with sliced baguette and tortilla chips.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Customize toppings to suit your preference, such as adding cooked sausage, mushrooms, or omitting meat for a vegetarian variation.