Hot Honey Pizza Dip with Pepperoni

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Hot Honey Pizza Dip with Pepperoni

Whether you need an appetizer for a potluck, Superbowl Sunday, after school snack or holiday party, this warm, creamy, cheesy, pizza dip is the perfect recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: party appetizer, party food

Servings:

Calories: 184kcal

Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

8 ounce cream cheese softened
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or amount to liking/preference
1 ½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish at the end
15 slices pepperoni more or less for your liking
1 ½ tablespoon hot honey more or less for your liking
2 leaves fresh basil chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉;
In large bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt, Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes until smooth.
8 ounce cream cheese, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon ranch seasoning mix, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a baking dish, cast iron skillet or pie dish. Spoon the marinara over the cream cheese mixture. Evenly sprinkle with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and then top with the pepperoni.
1 ½ cup marinara sauce, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 15 slices pepperoni
Bake in preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly. Switch oven to broil and broil one to two minutes (if desired) to crisp pepperoni, just until the top is lightly browned. Do not broil more than a few minutes.
Remove from oven and drizzle hot honey over top. If desired add more grated parmesan cheese and the fresh basil.
1 ½ tablespoon hot honey, 2 leaves fresh basil

Notes

Dip can be prepped ahead and baked later.

Best when served warm and cheese is melty.

Serve with crackers, toasted baguette, pita or even cucumber slices,

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