Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
You can't beat the convenience of a delicious Crock Pot Pizza Dip! Easy and super cheesy, this dump and go dip is great for game day and group gatherings.
Servings: 8 ½ cup servings
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese divide 1 ½ cups filling and 2 cups topping
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 ounces pepperoni minis (I used Hormel brand)
- 14 ounces jarred pizza sauce (I used Ragu brand)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil optional garnish
- French bread bread sticks, naan bread or fresh veggies for dipping
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese to a medium size (2-3 quarts) mixing bowl. Use a handheld mixer on medium high speed to beat the cream cheese for 1 - 1 ½ minutes until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese
- Add 1 ½ cups of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder to the cream cheese. Continue to mix just until well combined.3½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Spray either a 4-5 quart -or- a 6-7 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle half of the package of pepperoni minis over the top of the cream cheese mixture.5 ounces pepperoni minis
- Evenly spread the jarred pizza sauce over the pepperoni minis layer.14 ounces jarred pizza sauce
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza sauce layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the pepperoni minis over the shredded cheese.
- Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on low heat for 3 hours, or high heat for 2 hours. Just before serving sprinkle the top of the pizza dip with the fresh chopped basil. Serve with your choice of bread, bread sticks, naan or fresh veggies.1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, French bread
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To Freeze: This dip doesn’t freeze well as the dairy separates after freezing and reheating.
- To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave, oven, or slow cooker until heated through.
- Who says pizza dips can only be made with marinara? Instead of the traditional pizza or tomato sauce, you can try using alfredo sauce, barbecue sauce, or pesto sauce instead.
- Instead of pepperoni, try adding some crumbled sausage, ground beef, ham, chicken, bacon bits, homemade meatballs, or any other type of meat in its place.
- Make a meatless meal and top with your favorite vegetables, like asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, chopped green bell peppers, onion, eggplant, and spinach. For a vegan version, simply swap out the dairy-based cheeses with your favorite dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg