Need an easy yet awesome recipe to throw together for you or the fam that’s coming over to watch a game – or two, or eight? We are all about this pepperoni pizza dip recipe we found on Chowhound in a section dedicated to March Madness.
NCAA tournament bracket deadlines are rapidly approaching and March Madness viewing and hooky fests from work are in full swing. Pizza lovers rejoice because this ooey-gooey yumminess is sure to please your palate. Check it out and pass the breadsticks!!
Pepperoni Pizza Dip Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella about 8 ounces
- 2 ounces pepperoni slices about 26 thin slices, quartered
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into large pieces
- 7 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese about 1 cup
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese about 1/2 ounce
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds toasted ciabatta soft breadsticks, or garlic bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Place half of the mozzarella, half of the pepperoni, the cream cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Process until smooth, about 45 seconds (there may still be a few small bits of pepperoni).
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie plate and smooth the top. Evenly sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake until the dip is heated through and bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately with the ciabatta bread, breadsticks, or garlic bread for dipping.
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