This Cheesy Pizza Dip recipe made with cream cheese and sour cream is about to become your new favorite party appetizer for any occasion! All of the deliciousness of pizza is packed into a warm, creamy dip!

If I had to identify one appetizer that I am asked to make over and over again for parties, it would be this incredible, creamy, easy pizza dip. Not only is it consistently a crowd favorite, it is so easy to make and customizable. The base of this dip is made with cream cheese and sour cream, along with some seasonings and the rest of it is everything you’d expect pizza dip to have: sauce, cheese and toppings! Let’s make it!

Ingredients:

As mentioned, the base of this creamy pizza dip is cream cheese and sour cream. You’ll need a few other ingredients as well:

• cream cheese – softened – I do not recommend reduced fat cream cheese for this recipe.
• sour cream – I do not recommend reduced fat sour cream for this recipe.
• parmesan cheese- finely grated
• mozzarella cheese – grated
• seasonings: oregano, dried parsley, dried basil
• pizza sauce
• toppings – pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, olive
• dippers – garlic bread, Italian bread, French bread, pretzels, crackers, etc.

Feel free to use the selection of cheeses and toppings that you like.

How to Make Pizza Dip

This recipe is so easy to make and the perfect appetizer to serve at parties and gatherings. To make it:

1. Preheat your oven
2. Make the creamy base: combine cream cheese and sour cream for this pizza dip along with ½ of the parmesan cheese and ½ of the mozzarella cheese to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or a large wooden spoon to combine.
3. Add in seasonings: dried oregano, dried parsley, dried basil. Alternatively, you can use Italian seasoning or add in any additional seasonings that you will like.
4. Spread the creamy base in the bottom of a pie pan or a 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
5. Add pizza sauce – use your favorite jar of pizza sauce from the store or make your own pizza sauce.
6. Top with cheese and toppings – I like to use pepperoni but you can use your favorite pizza toppings.
7. Bake – until warm and bubbly.
8. Prepare dippers – I like to make garlic bread or toast up French bread or Italian bread to go along with this dip.
9. Serve

Pizza Dip Variations

Make this pizza dip your own! Here are a few suggestions:

• White Pizza Dip – use alfredo sauce in place of traditional pizza sauce to make a white pizza dip variation.
• Meat lovers – add pepperoni, cooked sausage, cooked bacon, and ham
• Veggie – try making a veggie pizza dip variation with all of your favorite veggies: green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives
• Hawaiian – top with bacon or pepperoni along with pineapple
• BBQ Chicken – use BBQ sauce in place of pizza sauce and topped with cooked diced chicken and purple onions
• Extra cheese – double up on the cheese for an extra cheesy pizza dip!
• Margherita – top with fresh mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper

Tips and Tricks

Did I mention that this incredible Pizza Dip is so easy to make? There are so many things you could dip into it- everything from crackers and veggies to pretzels and bread. We typically toast up a loaf of French bread to serve alongside this gooey dip and it’s just perfect!

Here are a few tips and tricks:

• Soften cream cheese for about 20 minutes ahead of time.
• Use fresh grated cheese for the best result.
• Finely grate the parmesan cheese

More Easy Dip Recipes for a Party

Easy dip recipes are a must-have for any party. Here are some of our favorites:

• Creamy Four Cheese Artichoke Spinach Dip
• Cottage Cheese Queso
• The Best Guacamole
• Spicy Salsa

If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer to serve at parties, this Pizza Dip is an amazing option. Very minimal prep work is involved and it is SO versatile and fun to serve. If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. Enjoy!