Description

This Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Dip is the ultimate party appetizer, combining creamy cheeses, spicy pepperoni, and a sweet-heat drizzle of hot honey. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, it’s ideal for serving with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers to delight your guests with a flavorful twist on pizza flavors in a dip.

Ingredients

Scale

Dip Base

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise

Seasonings & Cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Other Ingredients

4 ounces pepperoni, finely chopped
1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper)
Crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers, for serving
Optional garnish: Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Soften the cream cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is softened by microwaving it in 15-second intervals if necessary, so it blends smoothly with other ingredients.
Combine the base ingredients: In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the spices: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes, adjusting the heat level to your taste preference.
Incorporate the Parmesan: Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese evenly to add richness and flavor depth.
Fold in the mozzarella: Add half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and fold gently to incorporate it without overmixing.
Pepperoni power: Add the finely chopped pepperoni and fold it in gently for an even distribution throughout the dip.
Hot honey drizzle: Drizzle hot honey (or honey with a pinch of cayenne) over the mixture and fold gently to combine the sweet and spicy flavors.
Prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or an oven-safe skillet to prevent sticking.
Transfer the dip: Pour the prepared dip mixture into the greased dish and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the top for a deliciously cheesy crust.
Bake until bubbly and golden: Bake the dip for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and has developed a lightly golden-brown top.
Let it cool slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the dip to cool for a few minutes for safer and more enjoyable serving.
Garnish (optional): Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley to brighten the dish and add a fresh touch.
Serve with your favorite dippers: Serve the hot dip immediately with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers for dipping.
Enjoy! Share and enjoy this crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the best of pizza flavors and heat in every bite.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing and a smooth dip texture.
You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and hot honey based on your preferred spice level.
Use an oven-safe skillet if you want to bake and serve from the same dish for convenience.
For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and consider adding diced roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes as a flavorful substitute.
Serve the dip warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: hot honey pepperoni pizza dip, spicy cheese dip, party appetizer, baked dip, pizza-flavored dip, easy dip recipe, crowd-pleaser appetizer