Game Day Recipe: Pizza Dip

LISA GRENTZ, MS, RDN, CD/LDN, FAND

This football season, we hope you get to spend game days with your friends and family, cheering for your favorite teams while indulging in some good foods. Whether you’re quietly celebrating at home, hosting a party, or taking a mouthwatering dish to the game day festivities, adding this pizza dip as part of the winning lineup is sure to please any crowd.

This easy pizza dip recipe has all the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza in a hot cheesy dip. For those wanting a vegetarian option, you can omit the pepperoni altogether, or replace it with sundried tomatoes for a similar flavor and texture. No matter which option you choose, make sure to intercept some for yourself before it’s all gone!

Pizza Dip

Makes: 2+ cups

½ cup pepperoni

1 red bell pepper

8 oz cream cheese

½ cup pizza sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. dried basil

½ tsp. dried oregano

½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a food processor, chop pepperoni and bell pepper until minced.

Combine all ingredients in crock pot set to low heat. Stir to combine.

Serve this dip with baguette slices, triangles of pita bread, garlic bread, bread sticks, pretzels, or raw veggies.

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.