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Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip for Easy Game Day Appetizers

Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip served warm with crunchy Hot Honey Pizza Chips for an easy party snack.
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A bubbly, cheesy pizza dip layered with creamy sauce, pepperoni, basil, and a sweet-spicy hot honey finish.

Ingredients

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For the baguette

  • 1 French baguette, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt, for sprinkling

For the cream cheese and yogurt layer

  • 8 ounces plain cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

For the sauce layer

  • 1 cup pizza sauce, homemade or store-bought

For the cheese layer

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or pecorino romano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 18 to 20 pepperoni slices

For topping

 

  • 6 basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons
  • hot honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil or melted butter with the garlic powder and a little salt.
  3. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with the seasoned oil mixture.
  4. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and toast them for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn lightly golden. Keep the oven on for the dip.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
  6. Mix until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
  7. Grease a 9-inch skillet or an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  9. Spoon the pizza sauce over the cream layer and spread it into an even coating.
  10. Sprinkle the mozzarella or Italian cheese blend over the sauce, followed by the parmesan or pecorino romano and the oregano.
  11. Arrange the pepperoni slices across the top.
  12. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the dip becomes hot and bubbly.
  13. For extra color, place the dip under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely so the pepperoni does not burn.
  14. Remove the dip from the oven and drizzle it with hot honey.
  15. Finish with the basil ribbons.
  16. Serve immediately with the toasted baguette slices for dipping.

Notes

  • To make hot honey at home, combine 2 tablespoons honey with 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, then stir and drizzle over the finished dip.
  • Toasted pita, pita chips, naan, crackers, or any sturdy dipper all work well if you do not want to use crostini.
  • This dip tastes best fresh from the oven, when the cheese is still melty and the topping is warm.

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