Easy Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip
Servings: 6
This easy, cheesy baked pizza dip appetizer is the ultimate party food! It's a quick game-day recipe that's sure to be a hit with your guests!
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Ingredients
- 1 250g cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 cup marinara / tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
For the toppings
- 1/3 cup cup chopped baby tomatoes (or your choice of additional toppings - see notes for suggestions)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- garnish with fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- In a 9 inch pie plate (or similar sized cast iron skillet, square or rectangular baking dish) combine softened cream cheese, greek yogurt and spice blend. Spread on the bottom of the dish.
- Spread the 1 cup of marinara / tomato sauce on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle over all of the shredded mozzarella cheese and shredded parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle over the fresh chopped tomatoes (or other desired toppings) and ½ tsp dried oregano.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. If needed, you can broil on low for 1-3 minutes at the end of the cooking time to achieve desired bubbly cheese topping.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve warm!
Notes
- Want to make this ahead of time? Assemble the dip as instructed and then cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before baking. When you’re ready to bake the dip, make sure to remove from the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking according to the instructions.
- If you don’t have time to soften the cream cheese, use a couple tablespoons of warm milk to help make it a spreadable consistency. Alternatively, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the cream cheese with the yogurt for a spreadable texture.
- Substitutes for greek yogurt - try sour cream or mayonnaise.
- You can easily add additional toppings! Try pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, olives, bell peppers or other favorite toppings!
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
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