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    Home » Keto Pizza Recipes » Pizza Dip

    Pizza Dip

    Last updated: Dec 7, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    Ready in just 20 minutes and truly easy to make, this delicious pizza dip gives you the perfect pizza experience without a crust.

    To keep it low-carb, I like to use fresh-cut veggies and pork rinds (homemade or store-bought) for dipping.

    Pizza dip served in a white baking dish.

    When it comes to party appetizers, I'm sure you'll agree with me that easy is the way to go. And this recipe is so easy it's funny. (Another good one is this spinach artichoke dip).

    Can I even call it a recipe? Layering cheeses, tomato sauce, and toppings, then melting everything in the oven is hardly a recipe. And indeed, it's very forgiving. You can mix it up and change the ingredients according to what you happen to have on hand.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert tip
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
    • Related recipes
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    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty pizza dip. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • Cream cheese: It's best to use full-fat cream cheese in this recipe.
    • Spices: I use oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
    • Pizza sauce: My favorite brand is Rao's. It has no added sugar and it's delicious. I usually get it at Whole Foods, although lately, I've been spotting it at my local supermarket as well.
    • Shredded mozzarella cheese: Another cheese that works well in this recipe is provolone. But I almost always use mozzarella.
    • Toppings: I like to use pepperoni.
    The ingredients needed to make a pizza dip.

    Instructions

    Making this hot pizza dip is truly easy. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    1. Your first step is to soften the cream cheese in the microwave. Once it's soft, you can mix in the spices. Mix them well so that they are evenly distributed.
    2. Now, transfer the cream cheese mixture to a baking dish. Top it with pizza sauce, then with mozzarella, and finally with your choice of toppings.
    3. Bake the dip until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes in a 350°F oven. That's it! I told you this was easy.
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for making a hot pizza dip.

    Expert tip

    Any 1-quart ceramic or glass baking dish will work in this recipe, but I almost always use a ceramic 9-inch pie plate. There's no need to grease the pan.

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of cheese should I use?

    You can use whatever cheese you like! So for example, you can use mascarpone instead of cream cheese. And I dare say whole milk ricotta would also work well.

    As for the shredded cheese, mozzarella works well of course, and that's what I normally use. But provolone and fontina are two other excellent options. Or you could use a store-bought mix of shredded Italian cheeses.

    What are the best toppings for a pizza dip?

    Obviously, the toppings can be whatever you want them to be. Pepperoni is a classic, but I often use Spanish chorizo instead.

    Olives, sauteed mushrooms, and sliced bell peppers are all delicious and work well as toppings.

    Can I use marinara sauce instead of pizza sauce?

    Yes. Although marinara sauce intended for pasta is a bit thinner than pizza sauce, you can use it in this recipe, especially if you use Rao's sauce which tends to be fairly thick.

    Variations

    As mentioned above, you can use different cheese and different toppings.

    Two other nice additions that I sometimes use are torn basil leaves, scattered on top of the dip after it emerges from the oven. And when I'm in the mood for something spicy, I like to sprinkle the finished dip with red pepper flakes.

    Serving suggestions

    A perfect party appetizer, this dip is a crowd-pleaser even when served with fresh-cut veggies rather than with bread or crackers.

    So I usually serve it with vegetables for scooping. Mini peppers, celery, cauliflower, and broccoli florets are especially good. Other tasty options include plain pork rinds and almond flour crackers.

    Storing leftovers

    If you have any leftovers, you can keep them in the baking dish and allow them to cool. Wrap the baking dish tightly in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge.

    The leftovers will keep this way for up to 4 days. When it's time to reheat them, remove the plastic wrap and reheat them in the microwave at 50% power until the cheese is fully melted.

    Pizza dip served in a white baking dish.

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    Easy Pizza Dip

    This delicious 20-minute pizza dip is perfect when served with fresh-cut veggies for dipping.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ cup pizza sauce (Rao's is a good choice)
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

    Toppings:

    • 1 oz pepperoni slices

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place the cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Mix in the oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
    • Transfer the mixture to a ceramic or glass 1-quart baking dish (such as a 9-inch pie plate). Spread evenly with a spatula.
    • Spread the pizza sauce on top of the cream cheese mixture.
    • Sprinkle the mozzarella on top, then add your toppings.
    • Bake the dip until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
    • Serve with fresh-cut veggies and pork rinds or almond flour crackers for dipping.

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    Any 1-quart ceramic or glass baking dish will work in this recipe, but I almost always use a ceramic 9-inch pie plate. There's no need to grease the pan.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 197mg | Sugar: 1g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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