This dip for 2 was inspired of my sweetie and I's love of pizza but also wanting a dip. Ooey gooey cheese, savory pepperoni and a crisp panko crust really hits the spot on chilly afternoons! Serve with toasted bread pieces or crackers.
Ingredients
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese: 2 Tbsp (divided)
- mozzarella cheese: 2 Tbsp (divided, shredded)
- tub cream cheese: 0.5 piece (8 ounce, softened)
- pizza sauce, purchased or homemade: 0.33333 cup
- ounces pepperoni: 8 piece (chopped)
- butter: 2 Tbsp (melted)
- panko bread crumbs: 0.25 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
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Combine Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in a small bowl. Mix together cream cheese, 1/2 of cheese mixture, and pizza sauce in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Pour into a small baking dish, spreading out evenly.
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Top with pepperoni pieces, and sprinkle remaining cheese mixture on top. Mix panko and butter together in a small bowl and distribute on top of the dip.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Turn the oven on broil and broil until the top is golden brown or to your liking, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes.
