Creamy, cheesy dip layered with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni for a crowd-pleasing snack.
# Components:
→ Creamy Base
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 3/4 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
→ Toppings
06 - 1 cup marinara sauce
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 15 slices pepperoni
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish or equivalent with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
04 - Spoon marinara sauce on top of the cream cheese layer and spread gently to cover.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the marinara sauce.
06 - Arrange pepperoni slices uniformly across the cheese layer.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are bubbling and the top has golden spots.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with crusty bread, pita chips, or preferred dippers.
