Holiday Pizza Dip

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I Love This Dip Because It Brings Together Two Favorites—Pizza And Party Dips—In A Creative Way That’s Perfect For Halloween. It’s Creamy, Cheesy, And Comforting, With A Golden Ring Of Dough Knots That Are Perfect For Scooping. The Jack-O’-Lantern Face Made From Dough Cutouts Is A Fun Touch That Always Gets Smiles From Kids And Adults Alike. Plus, It’s Quick To Assemble And Bakes Up In Under Half An Hour.

Ingredients

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• 14 oz Refrigerated Pizza Dough (Or Homemade)

• 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened

• 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided

• 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

• 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce

• 20 Pepperoni Slices

Directions

1. I Preheat The Oven To 375°F And Set Aside A 9-Inch Pie Plate.

2. I Unroll The Pizza Dough Onto A Work Surface. I Cut Out A Few Pieces To Create Jack-O’-Lantern Facial Features, Then Cut The Rest Into Strips. I Roll The Strips Into Tubes And Tie Them Into Small Knots.

3. I Spread The Softened Cream Cheese Evenly Over The Bottom Of The Baking Dish. Then I Arrange The Dough Knots In A Ring Around The Edge Of The Dish, On Top Of The Cream Cheese.

4. I Sprinkle 1/2 Cup Of Mozzarella Over The Cream Cheese, Then Add The Parmesan. I Spread The Pizza Sauce On Top, Then Finish With The Remaining Mozzarella.

5. I Layer The Pepperoni Slices To Fully Cover The Cheese. On Top Of The Pepperoni, I Place The Reserved Dough Cutouts To Form A Jack-O’-Lantern Face.

6. I Bake For 20–25 Minutes, Until The Dough Knots Are Golden Brown And The Cheese Is Bubbling.

7. I Serve It Warm And Let Everyone Pull Apart The Knots And Dip Into The Gooey, Cheesy Center.

Servings And Timing

This Recipe Serves 8 People, Making It Perfect For A Party Appetizer Or Family Snack.

• Prep Time: 15 Minutes

• Cook Time: 20 Minutes

• Total Time: 35 Minutes

Variations

• For A Lighter Version, I Use Light Cream Cheese And Part-Skim Mozzarella.

• Instead Of Pepperoni, I Sometimes Top It With Ham, Mushrooms, Or Bell Peppers.

• To Add A Kick, I Sprinkle On Red Pepper Flakes Or Jalapeños Before Baking.

• I Occasionally Use Garlic Butter On The Knots Before Baking For Extra Flavor.

• For A Vegetarian Version, I Swap Pepperoni For Extra Veggie Toppings Like Spinach Or Olives.

Storage/Reheating

Leftovers Keep In The Fridge For Up To 3 Days In An Airtight Container. To Reheat, I Warm The Dip In The Oven At 350°F For 10–12 Minutes Until Hot And The Dough Is Crispy Again. The Microwave Works Too, But The Knots Won’t Stay As Crisp.

FAQs

Can I Make This Dip Ahead Of Time?

Yes, I Often Assemble The Layers A Few Hours In Advance And Store It In The Fridge. I Just Add The Dough Knots Right Before Baking.

Can I Use Homemade Pizza Dough?

Definitely. Homemade Dough Adds A Chewier Texture And A More Rustic Flavor.

What Can I Serve With This Dip Besides The Knots?

I Sometimes Serve It With Crackers, Breadsticks, Or Raw Veggies Like Bell Pepper Strips For Dipping.

Can I Make This Without Pepperoni?

Yes, It’s Easy To Make Vegetarian By Using Just Cheese Or Other Favorite Pizza Toppings.

How Do I Keep The Dough Knots From Over-Browning?

If They Start To Brown Too Quickly, I Tent The Dish With Foil For The Last Few Minutes Of Baking.

Conclusion

Halloween Pizza Dip Is A Festive, Cheesy, And Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer That Brings Halloween Fun Right To The Table. With Its Gooey Layers And Playful Jack-O’-Lantern Design, It’s A Recipe I Love To Make For Parties Or Family Nights. Both Fun To Look At And Delicious To Eat, This Pizza Dip Always Steals The Show On Spooky Season Menus.

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