Pepperoni Alfredo Pizza Dip Recipe 455 Food

PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Ideally, the sour cream shouldn't be cold when it goes into the oven to maintain a smooth consistency. Spread on the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate, baking pan, or cast iron skillet.
• Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top, then add the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
• Add pepperoni or desired pizza toppings.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
• Optional: Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, freshly ground pepper, and roughly chopped parsley.
• Serve with crusty bread, pita/tortilla/bagel chips, or vegetables.

PEPPERONI ALFREDO PIZZA DIP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Spread the softened cream cheese in a 9 inch pie plate that has been sprayed with non stick spray. Pour the Alfredo sauce on top and spread out. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Lay out the mini pepperonis all over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately with chips or crackers.

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

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.