Description
Hot pizza dip is a cheesy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for Thanksgiving or game day. Simple, customizable, and ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup black olives
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread cream cheese evenly in a baking dish.
3. Top with pizza sauce.
4. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Add toppings of choice (bell peppers, mushrooms, olives).
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
7. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with bread or chips.
Notes
You can prepare the dip ahead and refrigerate before baking.
Try turkey pepperoni or shredded chicken for a protein-packed version.
Serve with veggie sticks for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Hot pizza, Thanksgiving appetizer, pizza dip, game day food