Description
The Best Hot Loaded Pizza Dip is a warm, cheesy dip that captures all the flavors of a classic pizza, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until well incorporated.
4. Fold in the chopped pepperoni, crumbled sausage, diced bell peppers, black olives, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
5. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider part-skim cheeses or substitute with vegetables like mushrooms or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg