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Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza Dip

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This Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza Dip is a bubbling, golden party appetizer loaded with gooey cheese, savory pizza sauce, and crispy garlic bread dippers. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or family gatherings, it’s easy to customize and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone or fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning (or 1 tsp fresh chopped oregano and basil)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 20 slices)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley or 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices or diced cooked sausage (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Slice baguette or Italian loaf into 1/2-inch rounds (about 20 slices) and arrange on a baking sheet.
  4. Brush both sides of bread slices with garlic butter.
  5. Bake bread slices for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup provolone or fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
  7. Spread cheese mixture evenly in a 9-inch pie dish or oven-safe skillet.
  8. Pour pizza sauce over cheese base and gently swirl with a spoon (do not fully mix).
  9. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella and mini pepperoni or sausage (if using) over the top.
  10. Bake dip for 15-18 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Let dip cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil.
  12. Serve hot with toasted garlic bread dippers arranged around the dip.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth dip. Swirl, don’t mix, the pizza sauce for pockets of flavor. Watch garlic bread closely to avoid burning. Customize with veggies, different cheeses, or gluten-free/low-carb dippers. Let dip cool briefly before serving for best texture.

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