With layers of mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan followed by pizza sauce and virtually any topping you desire, this pizza dip recipe is everything you want in a pizza, without the crust.
Why this recipe works
On the bottom of this pizza dip, you have a layer of triple-cheese decadence topped with Italian-style tomato sauce, finished off with even more cheese and your favorite pizza toppings.
You can change it up by swapping out the types of cheese used, the toppings – or even use an alfredo sauce in place of the tomato. The sky really is the limit with this delicious dip, we especially like serving it with our pizza puffs for the full experience.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CHEESE – I highly recommend grating cheese from the block over pre-shredded cheese in the bag. Store bought pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents which means it does not melt as well and may be grainy when melted compared to freshly shredded cheese.
SAUCE – Jarred or canned pizza sauce/marinara can be used for this dip, or if you prefer, we have a homemade pizza sauce recipe as well.
How to Make Pizza Dip
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grate all of the cheeses and measure their post-grating size.
- Mix cream cheese, herbs, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella.
- Spoon into an oven-safe serving dish.
- Top with sauce and remaining cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Pictured here, you can use a regular 12 inch skillet or cast iron skillet, or as we’ve done in the past, bake it in a smaller 9×5 baking dish or even in ramekins. The smaller your baking dish, the thicker this dip will be. If you want to use a larger skillet but still want the dip to be fairly deep, I would recommend doubling this recipe. It all comes down to your individual preference.
Choose your favorite pizza toppings whether that be sausage, bacon, pepperoni, mushrooms, ham, green pepper, onion, pineapple… You name it, you can top with it.
Although pizza dip is best served fresh from the oven, you can store any leftovers you might have in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this pizza dip with your favorite dip-ables (nachos, bread sticks, toast corners, vegetables, pretzels, etc). It’s the perfect easy appetizer for guests – although if you’re serving it with vegetables, I wouldn’t hesitate to call it a Friday night meal!
More Party Dip Recipes
- Crab Dip
- Corn Dip
- S’mores Dip
- Dill Pickle Dip
- Million Dollar Dip
- Smoked Queso Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Crockpot Cheese Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
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Pizza Dip
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or oregano and basil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded/grated
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded/grated
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- Pizza toppings of choice
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- *NOTE* If you want a thicker pizza dip, I would recommend using a smaller baking dish such as a 9×5, or even individual ramekins. You can also double this recipe and use it in a 9-12 inch cast iron skillet to create a thicker dip, though it is still delicious as-is in a 9-12 inch skillet!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Mix cream cheese, herbs, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella.
- Spoon into an oven-safe serving dish.
- Top with sauce and remaining cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on November 27, 2016 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.
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George rompilla says
HI Amanda, just made your pizza dip, wow, excellent, my new poker night party dip, thank you, love your receipes