Crock Pot Pizza Dip (Print version)
Hot, cheesy Crock Pot Pizza Dip with cream cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza toppings for easy party scooping.
# Ingredients:
For the dip
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
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1 1/2 cups (360 g) pizza sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
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1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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4 oz (115 g) pepperoni, chopped, plus mini pepperoni for topping
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1/2 cup (75 g) finely diced green bell pepper
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1/3 cup (45 g) sliced black olives, drained
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for topping
For serving
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Toasted baguette slices, breadsticks, crackers, tortilla chips, or cut vegetables
# Instructions:
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Lightly coat a 2- to 3-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or a thin layer of oil.
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Add the cream cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, chopped pepperoni, bell pepper, and olives. Stir until mostly combined.
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Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the cream cheese is fully melted and the dip is hot in the center.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and a small handful of mini pepperoni over the top. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes more, until melted.
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Sprinkle with green onions and switch the slow cooker to warm. Serve with bread, crackers, chips, or vegetables, stirring occasionally as it sits.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm from a 2- to 3-quart slow cooker.
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Stir occasionally on the warm setting to keep the cheese smooth.
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Add 1-2 tablespoons warm milk or extra pizza sauce if leftovers reheat too thick.