Italian Pizza Dip
Pizza and dip in one dish? It can’t get much better than that! This recipe uses all of your favorite pizza flavors to make a truly awesome appetizer that everyone will love. Serve with breadsticks or miniature naan breads! Member’s Mark™ Italian Spaghetti Seasoning adds the perfect mix of onion, garlic, red and green bell peppers, parsley, salt, sugar, and red pepper to this delicious appetizer.
Italian Pizza Dip Swaps
Italian pizza dip is one of those crowd-pleasers you can remix a dozen ways without losing the magic. Here are solid, party-ready variations, grouped by vibe 👇
Classic & Comfort
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Classic Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Cream cheese + ricotta + mozzarella, marinara, lots of pepperoni. -
Supreme Pizza Dip
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms. -
Four-Cheese Pizza Dip
Mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, ricotta (extra creamy, very dunkable).
Spicy & Bold
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Hot Honey Pepperoni Dip
Finish with a drizzle of hot honey after baking. -
Spicy Sausage Arrabbiata Dip
Hot Italian sausage + crushed red pepper + spicy marinara. -
Calabrian Chili Pizza Dip
Stir Calabrian chili paste into the cheese layer for heat with depth.
Protein-Forward
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Chicken Parmesan Pizza Dip
Shredded chicken, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, crispy breadcrumb topping. -
Meat Lover’s Pizza Dip
Sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and a beefy marinara. -
Prosciutto & Burrata-Style Dip
Add prosciutto after baking + dollops of burrata or mascarpone.
Veggie & Fresh
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Margherita Pizza Dip
Fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil, olive oil drizzle. -
Roasted Veggie Pizza Dip
Roasted zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, peppers. -
Spinach & Artichoke Pizza Dip
Italian-style twist on the classic (add marinara + mozz).
White Pizza–Style (No Red Sauce)
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White Garlic Pizza Dip
Ricotta, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, parmesan. -
Alfredo Pizza Dip
Creamy Alfredo base with chicken or mushrooms. -
Ricotta Lemon Herb Dip
Ricotta, lemon zest, thyme, mozzarella (bright + rich).
Creative Twists
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Pesto Pizza Dip
Swirl basil pesto into the cheese layer. -
Carbonara Pizza Dip
Creamy base, pancetta, parmesan, black pepper (egg-free but inspired). -
Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, mozzarella.
Best Dippers
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Garlic crostini
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Pizza dough sticks
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Breadsticks
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Focaccia cubes
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Toasted ravioli or mozzarella sticks
Italian Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz Philadelphia® Original Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 2 tsp Member's Mark™ Italian Spaghetti Seasoning
- 8 oz Kraft® Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 4 oz Kraft® Parmesan Cheese
- 6 oz Bridgford® Pepperoni, or chopped or cooked crumbled Italian sausage
- 8 oz Assorted bell peppers, chopped
- 4 oz Prego® Pizza Sauce
- Pam® No-Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and Member's Mark™ Italian Spaghetti Seasoning. Spread in the bottom of a greased pie dish.
- Combine cheeses, meat, and peppers. Sprinkle 1/2 over cream cheese mixture.
- Top with pizza sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese mixture over pizza sauce.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Serve with bread sticks or your favorite chip.
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