Irresistible 10-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Dip Everyone Craves
A cheesy, flavorful pepperoni pizza dip perfect for game day or parties. Easy to make in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil (optional, for greasing skillet)
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn)
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone or Parmesan (optional, extra cheesy)
- 20–30 pepperoni slices
- 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
- Optional for serving: toasted baguette slices, breadsticks, tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet (9–10 inch) with olive oil.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly in the skillet. Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Sprinkle mozzarella (and provolone/Parmesan if using) over the sauce.
- Arrange pepperoni slices on top and scatter green pepper strips over the cheese.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browned, bubbly spots (watch closely).
- Rest 5 minutes, then scoop and serve with breadsticks, chips, or toasted baguette.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- Adjust pepperoni quantity to taste.
- Serve warm for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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