Description
A delicious creamy pepperoni bake that is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch round oven-safe baking dish.
- Spoon marinara or pizza sauce over the cream cheese and gently spread to cover.
- Layer mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese.
- Evenly scatter mini pepperoni slices across the top layer of cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
- Let it rest for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley if desired, and serve with chips, bread, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of bread or chips.
- Great for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg