Layered Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Layered pepperoni pizza dip--cheesy and gooey and hot from the oven. It has all the Italian flavor of pizza: from the cheese to the sauce to the toppings.
Servings: 8 -12 Servings
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
- 8- ounce package ⅓ less fat cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 ounces
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup your favorite tomato sauce
- ½ cup finely chopped scallions
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts packed in water, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 12 slices turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir the cream cheese, ½ cup of the mozzarella, the oregano, garlic powder, and pepper. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom of the prepared pie plate. Spread the tomato sauce over the cheese layer. Layer the scallions, basil, artichokes, and olives evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top then arrange the pepperoni over the cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the dip is warm throughout, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional fresh basil and serve hot with baked pita chips for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition Information based on 1/12 of Recipe:
Nutrition Information for 1/8 of Recipe: Calories 133.9, Total Fat 9.2g, Sat Fat 5.6g, Carb 5.6g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 1.9g, Protein 7.1g
Two fabulous recipe inspirations: Averie Cooks and A Spicy Perspective
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.7g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1.9g