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Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A cheesy baked pizza dip layered with cream cheese, marinara, pepperoni, hot honey, and fresh basil for a sweet and spicy appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup marinara sauce
  • 0.75 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 2 tbsp hot honey plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking dish.
  2. Mix cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, seasoning until smooth.
  3. Spread mixture into dish and layer marinara on top.
  4. Add mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses.
  5. Top with pepperoni slices.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Drizzle hot honey and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Serve warm for best texture. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.