Pepperoni Pizza Dip Beef (Printable)

Hot, cheesy dip with layers of marinara, cheeses, and savory beef pepperoni. Ideal for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder

→ Sauce Layer

07 - 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce

→ Topping

08 - 3.5 oz beef pepperoni slices
09 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional)

→ To Serve

12 - Sliced baguette, pita chips, breadsticks, or crackers

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, cheddar, Italian herbs, and garlic powder until smooth.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch oven-safe baking dish.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
05 - Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella over the sauce.
06 - Arrange beef pepperoni slices on top. Add green bell pepper and olives, if using.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden around the edges.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with bread, chips, or crackers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything you love about pepperoni pizza but easier to share and harder to stop eating
  • The cream cheese layer creates this incredible creamy contrast to the tangy marinara
  • Beef pepperoni gets perfectly crispy in the oven, adding this salty crunch that people fight over
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't soft enough, pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Cold cream cheese will leave you with a grainy texture.
  • Don't skip the resting time. I know it's tempting to dive right in, but those five minutes make a huge difference in how neatly you can scoop.
  • The pepperoni will release some oil as it bakes. This is normal and actually adds flavor.
03 -
  • Brush the bread slices with olive oil and toast them lightly while the dip bakes. Warm bread makes a world of difference.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, consider doubling the recipe and using a 9x13 inch pan. It disappears faster than you'd expect.

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