Description
Hey there, friend! Olivia here, welcoming you back into my cozy kitchen. If you love pizza (and who doesn’t?), this recipe is about to become your new party hero. Imagine everything you love about a cheesy, topping-loaded pizza—gooey mozzarella, savory sauce, and your favorite add-ins—transformed into a hot, bubbly dip that’s perfect for sharing. No dough, no fuss, just pure pizza comfort in every scoop.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Toppings of your choice (mini pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, cooked sausage, etc.)
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Dippers: sliced baguette, tortilla chips, breadsticks, or veggie sticks
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or oven-safe skillet.
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Mix the base. In a bowl, stir together cream cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Spread evenly into the bottom of your dish.
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Add the sauce. Spoon pizza sauce gently over the cream cheese layer.
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Top with cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, then Parmesan.
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Add toppings. Scatter your favorite pizza toppings across the top. (Tip: sauté veggies first to prevent extra moisture.)
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
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Serve warm with your chosen dippers and watch it vanish!
Notes
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Soften your cream cheese fully for a smooth, creamy base. If short on time, microwave it for 15–20 seconds at 50% power.
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Shred your own mozzarella for the best melty, gooey texture.
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Make ahead option: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just add 5–10 extra minutes to the baking time.
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Presentation trick: Bake in a cast iron skillet so you can serve straight from oven to table. Rustic, warm, and party-perfect.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g