Zesty Pepperoni Dip Food

PHILADELPHIA® ZESTY PEPPERONI DIP

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on microwaveable serving plate.
• Mix tomatoes and pepperoni; spoon over cream cheese.
• Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. Serve warm with assorted crackers.

ZESTY PEPPERONI DIP

Steps:

• Place pepperoni on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate; microwave, covered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until fat is rendered., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, salad dressing mix, oil, pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, green pepper and onion. Serve at room temperature with crackers.

SUNNY'S BBQ CHICKEN AND PEPPERONI DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pepperoni and cook, tossing, until the fat is rendered and the pepperoni are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up the extra fat.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and scallions until well blended, then season with salt and pepper. Add Sunny's Cocoa-Cola BBQ Sauce and stir to incorporate. Fold in the chicken, pepperoni and both cheeses. Pour everything into a 7-by-11-inch casserole dish.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with the dippers of your choice.
• In a medium saucepot on medium-high heat, add the Coca-Cola, ketchup, onion, Worcestershire, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened to barbecue sauce consistency, 15 to 20 minutes.

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.

ZESTY PEPPERONI SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Remove casing from pepperoni. Cut two slices for garnish. Set aside. Slice remaining pepperoni into 1-inch pieces. In blender or food processor container process pepperoni pieces, a few pieces at a time, until crumbly. 2. In small bowl stir together pepperoni and cream cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. 3. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Garnish with pepperoni slices and cherry tomatoes. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

SPICY BAKED JALAPENO PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
• In a large bowl combine the cream cheese with sour cream, pizza sauce, dried oregano, jalapeno pepper, fresh garlic and seasoned salt; mix until smooth and well combined.
• Mix in chopped onion and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Season with desired amount of Tabasco or cayenne pepper.
• Spread the mixture into pie plate.
• Sprinkle the chopped pepperoni or salami and grated Parmesan cheese onto top of cream cheese mixture.
• At this point you may cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Set oven to 350 degrees F (bottom rack).
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until hot.
• Sprinkle with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese then return to oven to melt the cheese.
• Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.

PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Mix pizza sauce and pepperoni in microwavable bowl.
• Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until heated through, stirring every 45 sec.
• Top with cheese.

PEPPERONI DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir the cream cheese, sour cream, pepperoni, and green chiles together in a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes.