Hot Pizza Dip

Name: Hot Pizza Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 3 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion; Breadsticks or tortilla chips

You can assemble this effortless appetizer in a jiffy. The pizza-flavored dip goes very fast, so you may want to make two batches. —Stacie Morse, South Otselic, New York

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Breadsticks or tortilla chips

Directions

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Spread in an ungreased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate.
Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; sprinkle half over the cream cheese. Top with the pizza sauce, remaining cheese mixture, green pepper and onion.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is almost melted, rotating a half turn several times. Let stand for 1-2 minutes. Serve with breadsticks or tortilla chips.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 62 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Hot Pizza Dip in Quick Cooking January/February 2000

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TNbluffbaker

Jul 23, 2018

A friend gave me this recipe almost 20 years ago. My whole family loves it!!!! I omit the green onion and it is still delicious. In addition to the flavor, I love that it is made in the microwave.
AfterAgnesDowner

Dec 12, 2015

i could eat the whole thing myself
dicentra01

Feb 1, 2014

I've been making this for years. It's in one of the Pampered Chef recipe books, I always serve with french loaf bread made in the Pampered Chef tins... very good
Shucky

May 18, 2013

My big guys loved this
Lorriloves2bake

Mar 9, 2013

I made this for my friends. Huge hit! Served with breadsticks but they kept breaking. Luckily had scoops in the house. This is a keeper
Mrs_T

Dec 29, 2011

I have made this dozens of times, topping it with all sorts of different things, the simplest being just a sprinkle or grind of Italian seasoning. I usually make 2 of these dips when I take it to a gathering. Always goes over well!
MJBalk

Oct 21, 2010

I have made this many times. Whenever I make this dip, it is a huge hit! I changed the italian seasoning to Presti's Pizza seasoning.I have made a Cheese Pizza dip, and many more variations of typical restaurant pizzas and no matter what kind it is, it always is gone in a flash! It's quick, easy and I have made it the night before many times with great success, just microwave right before serving!
sassssycook

Mar 22, 2008

I omit green pepper and onion because my kids don't like them and this still tastes great. It goes great with breadstick from a pizza place.