Hot Pizza Dip Recipe

Don't give up on this dip! When I was putting up the leftovers from the Super Bowl, I was surprised that no one ate much of this dip. It didn't taste much like pizza. I even added the spices to the cream cheese the day before. Well, I hated to waste the appetizer so I gave it another chance the next day and it was FABULOUS. Perhaps it needed 48 hours rest time or perhaps it needed to be baked first and then refrigerated for a day. All I can say is that after being heated the next day for the second time, it was a totally different dip. I served it with baguette slices but that wasn't the way to go. The saltiness of tortilla chips made a big difference. I think if you toasted the baguettes with olive oil and garlic salt as mentioned by a previous poster, that would work as well. The cooling of the dip was a bit of a problem. I think next time I'll add a bit of milk to the cream cheese to soften it. Bon appetit.

Only one problem with this recipe! When guests begin a civilized cocktail hour, and discover this dip----they don't stop eating it! Appetizers are supposed to whet the desire of things to come, but this particular one, makes people want to forget the dinner, and just keep devouring this DELICIOUS warm dip. Thank you Dayna for sharing. After the first time I made this dip, I did add one extra step, that I think makes a noticeable difference. Before placing the Pepperoni on top of the mixture, I render out a lot of the orange (not too pretty) colored fat, by microwaving the Pepperoni, separately, for a bit on a paper towel, and then I place it onto the casserole. If I can't keep the "vultures" at bay, I may end up serving this as an entree!

I have made this about 10 times now. Every function/party everyone tells me to bring it and it is gone withing 10 min. I have tried every which way to make it and have fine tuned it to every ones liking. I always make 2 for it never lasts. One with veggies and pepperoni and other just pepperoni. Fist I mix 2 types of cream cheese. regular cream cheese and onion & chives cream cheese. I add garlic along with spices and let sit overnight. Use Pizza sauce and add extra cheese. for pepperoni I nuke it for 20 sec on paper towel to get grease off and then cut up. I do one with just the pepperoni and the other with pepperoni, green peppers and saute mushrooms. I bake it which is the best way. I serve it with french baguette bread which is sliced then brushed with olive oil with added garlic and garlic salt then baked for about 10 min at 350. This is a huge hit!!!!

This pizza dip is delicious ! It was a huge hit at a dinner party that I brought it to, it was gobbled up in minutes. Followed recipe exactly the only thing I didn't add was the green peppers. Thank You for sharing. I have made this dip numerous times for parties. I have started making one exactly as written (except for green peppers) and I also make one that has been nicked named "Loaded Pizza Dip" in this one I add the Mozzarella and instead of the grated parmesan I use a Mexican Blend cheese. Then I add pepperoni, crumbled precooked Jimmy Dean Turkey sausage, black olives, jalapeno pepper rings and if I have some crumbled bacon in the freezer that goes on also. I do not microwave this dip I cook it in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. This dip like I said is always a huge hit !!

This dip is always a favorite! I prepare it using sour cream in addition to creme cheese, with a ratio of 1 oz sour cream for each 3 oz of creme cheese. Try using fresh crushed hot peppers and some oregano too. A mixer, used on the lowest speed, blends the dip nicely. Serve w toastitos "scoops"

Yum yum yum yum yum! I followed the recipe exactly, with the exception of using the mini pepperonis instead of buying the big ones and chopping them up. As other reviewers recommended, I cooked the pepperoni in paper towels in the microwave, on low, for a total of about 3 minutes to get most of the grease out of them. I sliced baguettes thin, then cut them in half diagonally and then toasted them in the oven for 6 minutes. They had just the right texture...a little soft on the inside but hard enough on the outside to hold up to dipping/scooping. This recipe is so simple! I will definitely be making it again. 1/1/12 - Went camping for New Year's and made this as a dish to share and it was a hit! Gotta love simple, delicious dishes!

Everyone loved this. I made Exquisite Pizza Sauce (which is excellent to begin with) instead of buying a jar. Made mine with only pepperoni that I chopped up. Baked at 350 for 20 min and man was this stuff good!

Although 1st time making it, I doubled the spices and I added garlic powder. Pizza sauce - used 1 1/2 cups. The topping measurements were way too low for us; I had nearly 2 cups of toppings (red onion, red pepper, mushrooms, green onion, sun dried tomatoes) that I had sauteed first in EVOO with added oregano. (Room to spare in my pie dish!) Baked at 375 for 20 minutes and it needed 5 more minutes. (Microwaved heat doesn't last!) Used pita chips and "scoop corn chips" vs. bread. We liked it! Good Superbowl app.

Made it with some of the recommendations of other reviewers. I added 3 T of milk to make sure it didn't solidify, used turkey pepperoni so it wasn't greasy at all, and used Frito's scoops as the perfect dipper because you really need something strong to stand up to the thick dip. I was really most worried that it would get clumpy and solidify, but didn't want to heat the house on a hot day. Microwave on high for 5 minutes and no problems. Love these reviews! I can make it great first time without my guests feeling like they are test subjects. Thank you!!

I use whipped cream cheese and mix in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella & 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese with the cream cheese & seasonings. I also use fresh basil--about 2 tablespoons. I add a couple shakes of cayenne & garlic powders. I spread the cheese mixture in the bottom of a pie dish, top with sauce, about 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella, then pepperoni that I microwave for about 20-30 sec to get rid of the oil. We serve it with baguette slices baked in the oven with a bit of olive oil, garlic salt & pepper. I've made it several times and it is always a hit! We've never had leftovers of this dip.

I scaled this down to four servings (not making for a crowd). I made it in a small, round ~6 1/2" dia baking dish. The next time I make this (maybe even if it's a larger amount), I will try cutting back on the microwave time by one minute. The edges here came out very hard, almost inedible. I also didn't want a strong oregano flavor, so I went light with just Italian seasoning and parsley. I also went very light on the parmesan. I just finished and basically had it as a meal with crostini. It's very good, kind of satisfying that pizza craving. Highly recommended!

Microwave it? 😬

Excellent dip! Made this for a family function and it was devoured in minutes! I baked in the oven at 350° for about 15 mins and it was perfect.

This turned out perfect.

Absolutely incredible. Never would have thought of this. Stumbled on it completely by accident.

Brought this to a family dinner and paired with toasted bread and wheat tortillas this dip disappeared in no time. We will definitely make this again soon!

Easy. Excellent. Flavorful. Dips well. Great recipe.

I made a pepperoni version. Just added some onions ,some red pepper flakes and used a roasted garlic pizza sauce..I doubled the recipe. I also used Pita chips instead of the bread. Simply delicious!

Easy, quick and loved by all. There are so many variation you can use for the toppings. This is a keeper!

I have made this dip for more than 20 years. It's my standard to take to parties (as long as there is a microwave handy at the destination). I have other recipes, but doubt the hosts would let me in without it. I've had more requests for this recipe than any other. Try it with corn chips (like Frito Scoops). It's delicious!