This recipe for cheesy white pizza dip is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. It's creamy, flavorful, and loaded with gooey cheese, making it a crowd-pleaser. The dip is made with a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and Italian seasonings, topped with a layer of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Serve it with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers, and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- If desired, add sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, and chopped pepperoni as toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the cheesy white pizza dip warm with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers.
Interesting Facts
White pizza is a variation of traditional pizza that uses a creamy white sauce instead of tomato sauce.
Cream cheese gives this dip a rich and creamy texture.
You can customize this dip by adding your favorite toppings such as olives, bell peppers, or pepperoni.
This dip can be made ahead of time and heated up just before serving.