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Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A warm, cheesy pizza-inspired dip topped with pepperoni, fresh basil, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dip Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 20 pepperoni slices
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • 6 leaves fresh basil sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of a small baking dish.
  3. Spread marinara sauce over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
  5. Add Italian seasoning and minced garlic.
  6. Arrange pepperoni slices on top and drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired for crispy pepperoni.
  9. Remove from oven and drizzle hot honey on top.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

Serve immediately with toasted bread, crackers, or pita chips for dipping.