Pepperoni Cheese Baked Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Mixture
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225 grams cream cheese, softened
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120 millilitres sour cream
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Toppings
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100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
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100 grams mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
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120 millilitres pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth and evenly incorporated.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a 23-centimetre oven-safe dish or cast-iron skillet. Spread the pizza or marinara sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce. Top with pepperoni, distributing evenly across the surface.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is lightly golden.
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Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end for a golden, bubbling top if desired.
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Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley, and serve hot with toasted baguette slices, crackers, pita chips, or breadsticks.
# Notes:
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Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for ease of mixing and a smoother base.
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For additional flavour or texture, layer in sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or sliced olives before baking.
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For a cheesier result, add a layer of provolone, fontina, or cheddar beneath the sauce.