Description
This Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Dip is the ultimate game day appetizer—creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy pepperoni and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 oz pepperoni slices (about 30–35 slices)
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Bread, crackers, or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the middle of the oven.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella, the provolone, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Spoon the pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella over the sauce.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, overlapping slightly.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the pepperoni starts to get crispy around the edges. For extra crispy pepperoni, broil for the last 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the hot honey generously over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired. Serve immediately with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese is non-negotiable to avoid lumps. Shred your own cheese for the best melt. Do not add hot honey before baking—it will burn. Let the dip rest 2-3 minutes before serving to prevent runniness. For a spicier version, add cayenne to the cream cheese mixture or use spicy pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 12
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