Do you love pepperoni pizza? If so, get ready to enjoy this Pepperoni Pizza Dip. This gooey, cheesy, and delicious dip is made with pepperoni, marinara sauce, garlic and cheese. Then, I topped the whole dip with hot honey, which is a sweet and spicy honey that goes so well with pepperoni pizza. If you loved my jalapeño popper dip and crab rangoon dip, I know you will love this dip. Grab some fresh bread and enjoy!

Pizza Dip

Last year I created a Crab Rangoon Dip topped with Sweet Chili Sauce and it was so popular. I wanted to make a similar dip that I everyone would love, but without seafood. That is how I came up with this dip. This baked pepperoni pizza dip is the perfect dip to make for a holiday, gameday, or a party. The creamy cheese filling, mixed with the slight spice of pepperoni, sweetness of marinara sauce, and garlic creates such a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Then I top it with the hot honey which gives it a hint of sweetness, and it just becomes over the top. You will absolutely love this dip.

I tested this dip a couple times when I had friends over and then made it again for Christmas Eve this year. Everyone loved it so much and it also disappeared really fast from the table. If I am having a large group, I would definitely plan on doubling this recipe.

Why Should You Make This Pepperoni Pizza Dip For Your Next Get-Together?

Bold Flavor: This dip combines the creamy deliciousness of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, with the bold flavors of pepperoni, garlic, marinara sauce, and melty cheeses. Also, adults and kids alike love pepperoni pizza, so this dip is always a hit.
Versatile Spice Level: Some pepperoni is spicier than others. If you love spice, you can also add in some sopressata or capicola(spicy) ham with the pepperoni.
Quick and Easy: This dip takes about ten minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bake. With minimal prep and baking time, this recipe is a go-to for a busy host.
Perfect for any occasion: If you are hosting a game day party, holiday, potluck, or just a casual gathering, I know this dip is going to be a crowd pleasure. The addition of the hot honey on top is going to make everyone love this dip more than they ever have before.

What ingredients are in Pepperoni Pizza Dip?

Pepperoni – I have always loved the taste of pepperoni better than salami. Pepperoni seems so balanced in flavor with a little bit of spice. If you would like to add a spicier meat like sopressata, you can do that too.
Cream Cheese – This needs to be a room temperature when you are making the dip, so you can take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator a few hours before you begin. If you forget, you can always add it to a small microwavable bowl and heat it for 30 seconds. Also, buy cream cheese in a box, as whipped cream cheese does not work well for this recipe.
Sour Cream – Adds a nice tangy flavor to the cream cheese
Mayonnaise – Adds a wonderful creaminess
Marinara Sauce – You can use homemade or your favorite jarred sauce. I buy the tomato basil sauce from trader joes and it delicious in this recipe.
Cheese – I use freshly shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese in this recipe. The mozzarella is a great melting cheese and the parmesan gives this dip really nice flavor.
Garlic – Do not be shy about the garlic. I used 4 cloves and it is very tasty!
Herbs – Fresh Basil and dried Oregano are a must!
Dippers – Fresh bread, fresh flatbread, crackers, or chips.

How to make Pizza Dip

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Cream Cheese not whipped cream cheese. Bring to room temperature.
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
4 cloves Garlic minced
5 leaves Fresh Basil
1/4 tsp Oregano
1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
8 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese I prefer to shred it myself
3/4 cup Marinara Sauce
4 oz Sliced Pepperoni cut into sixths or quarters
Bread for dipping I used a garlic flatbread that I cut into triangles to look like little pizzas
Hot Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350F
If the cream cheese is not already soft, you can put it in a microwaveable safe bowl for 30 seconds.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, basil, and oregano in a medium sized bowl. Mix until creamy.
Add in your parmesan cheese and 1/3 of your pepperoni
Spread this mixture in a small baking dish, and then add your marinara on top.
Add another 1/3 of your pepperoni on top of your marinara sauce, followed by your shredded mozzarella cheese and your remaining pepperoni.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until starting to brown along the edges and melted all over.
If you are heating up bread to use with the dip, you should do this when there is 10 minutes remaining for the dip to cook.
Drizzle with hot honey and serve with warm bread.