Zesty Pepperoni Spread Recipes

CHEESY PEPPERONI DIP

Steps:

• Soften the cream cheese for 30 minutes on the countertop for easy combining.
• While the cream cheese softens, prep your ingredients. Shred the cheese, slice the pepperoni into smaller bite-sized pieces so it's easier to eat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Get out your 9" pie plate (or your glass Pyrex dish) and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese, sour cream, oregano and Italian seasoning together.
• Spread the cream cheese on the bottom of your pie plate using a rubber spatula.
• Ladle on the pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese, and spread.
• Sprinkle about half of the pepperoni over the top of the cream cheese and sauce.
• Combine the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and sprinkle them over the pepperoni to create the next layer.
• Place the remaining pepperoni pieces on the top of the cheese. You could leave some whole pepperonis on top of the dip for visual effect, but I left them off mine since our pepperoni was really large.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly, and the pepperoni is cooked.
• Serve immediately with bread, chips, veggie slices or breadsticks, and enjoy.

PIZZA DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 inch glass pie dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, with a fork or electric mixer mash together the softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder together until combined.
• Using a spatula or butter knife, evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on the greased pie dish. It will slide around and may be somewhat challenging to get even but it doesn't have to be perfect.
• To layer the dip, sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese, then evenly spread the pizza sauce with a spatular or butter knife. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese evenly on top. Add the pepperonis (or any of your favorite pizza toppings) to the top.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is bubbly. Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with baguette slices, pretzels, crackers or breadsticks. Enjoy!

ZESTY PEPPERONI SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Remove casing from pepperoni. Cut two slices for garnish. Set aside. Slice remaining pepperoni into 1-inch pieces. In blender or food processor container process pepperoni pieces, a few pieces at a time, until crumbly. 2. In small bowl stir together pepperoni and cream cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. 3. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Garnish with pepperoni slices and cherry tomatoes. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

BAKED PEPPERONI DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together the mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, canned green chilies, onion, and jalapenos in a bowl until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Spread the dip out into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish, and top with a layer of pepperoni slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the dip is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.

EASY PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni and onion., Cover and cook on low, stirring every 30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Do not overheat. Serve with crackers.