Email to Cat      

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Source of Recipe


From "American Profile Hometown Cookbook" by Thomas Nelson



List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise
  
• 1 plus ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• ¼ cup finely chopped pepperoni
  
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  
• â…› teaspoon crushed red pepper
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
   
   
2. Combine the ricotta, mayonnaise, and ½ cup of the mozzarella. Stir in the Parmesan, pepperoni, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper. Mix well and spoon into an ungreased ovenproof casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella on top.
   
   
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve the dip hot with wedges of Italian bread.
   
   Makes about 3 ½ cups
   (6 to 8 servings)
   
   






Final Comments


• Hardcore pepperoni fans can double the pepperoni. This dip is also great served with sliced vegetables.