Pizza Dip (Different)

By srumbel

Creamy cream cheese and a bit of sour cream get combined with freshly shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and a hint of Italian seasonings for the first layer of the dip. The pizza sauce of your choice comes next for the second layer, then comes more cheese. Finally, this masterpiece is topped with all of your favorite pizza toppings and baked until warm and bubbly. Did I mention that this incredible Pizza Dip is so easy to make? There are so many things you could dip into this pizza dip – everything from crackers and veggies to pretzels and bread. We typically toast up a loaf of French bread to serve alongside this gooey dip and it’s just perfect!

from centercutcook.com

Ingredients

• 1 – 8oz package cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese – divided
• 2 cups freshly grated mozarella cheese – divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• Pizza toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, etc.
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning for garnish
• Dippers of choice – pretzels, crackers, vegetables, bread, etc.

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
2.In your mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
3.Add in oregano, parsley, and basil. Mix until mixture is light in fluffy.
4.Spread in the bottom of a pie pan, then top with 1 cup of pizza sauce.
5.On top of the sauce, add remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
6.Top with your favorite pizza toppings and add a dash of Italian Seasoning for garnish.
7.Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the dip is warm and bubbly.
8.To serve with toasted baguette – cut baguette into 1 1/2 inch slices, drizzle with a bit of olive oil to coat, then bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, flipping the bread half way to toast both sides.