Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- fresh basil torn, for topping
- breadsticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Beat the cream cheese, ricotta, Italian seasoning and garlic powder together until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer, leaving a small border uncovered.
- Scatter the mozzarella, mini pepperoni and Parmesan evenly over the sauce.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for a spotted brown top, watching closely so it does not burn.
- Scatter torn basil over the top and serve hot with breadsticks.
Good to Know
Assemble up to a day ahead and refrigerate unbaked, then add about five extra minutes to the bake time since it is starting cold.