Baked Pizza Dip

Submitted by JamesDeansGirl

"Found in an early 90's Food&Wine cookbook; I think my husband will love this one:)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup pizza sauce
• 1⁄3 1/3 cup bell peppers or 1/3 cup olive (for "pizza with the works" dip) (optional)
• parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
• pita bread, triangles or cracker, for dipping

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Beat the cream cheese and Italian seasoning until well blended; spread onto the bottom of a 9" pie plate.
3. Top with 1 cup of the cheese and the pizza sauce; sprinkle with the remaining cheese and desired toppings and Parmesan cheese (if using).
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture is thoroughly heated and the cheese is melted.
5. Serve hot.

Reviews

[alligirl]

This pizza dip is great! I forgot to chop my pepperoni, but no matter - I topped it like a pizza. I may have used a little more sauce, but otherwise followed the recipe as written. Served with toasted baguette slices, this makes a hearty, filling appy! Thanks for sharing, JamesDean'sGirl!

 

[Nikki S]

I have made this for years. I add a finely diced topping into it before the second cheese layer. Green pepper, onion, or mushrooms!