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Nadia James

Warm Baked Pizza Dip

Tomato, cheese and Italian herbs in a scoopable dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup mini pepperoni optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced bell pepper optional

Equipment

  • 1-quart oven-safe dish
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spread cream cheese evenly in an oven-safe dish.
  2. Spoon marinara over the cream cheese, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  3. Add mozzarella, pepperoni and optional pepper.
  4. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling and hot; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Choose a thick marinara so the dip is not watery.
Storage: Refrigerate covered within 2 hours; use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F.
Serving pairing: Serve with breadsticks or toasted baguette.