Big Joe’s Pepperoni Pizza Dip recipe

This is a great time of year, baseball season opens, the NCAA Basketball Tournament finals take place and spring weather has arrived at our doorstop. We are more likely to have a friends and family over the house and this dish is great to serve. It has all the great ingredients of pizza without the boredom of ordering another pizza that sits and gets cold within minutes of arriving at the house.

Eva from Jamesburg sent me this interesting dip it's quick and easy that's great for your weekend parties or perfect for serving during some exciting playoff games.

Eva says serve this tasty dip with vegetables and chips. I also recommend serving bagel chips or those toast rounds with this dish. Enjoy the flavors of pizza with every bite. Thanks Eva!

Ingredients:

1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2oz.)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Parmesan cheese

How to put it together:

In small bowl beat cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder and red pepper. Spread evenly in a 9 or 10 inch pie pan or quiche dish. Spread tomato sauce on top of cream cheese mixture and top with pepperoni, onion, green peppers.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Then top with mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Continue baking for 5 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving with cut up vegetables or chips.

Feeds 2 or 3 teenagers or several adults!

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.

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