Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese , divided
• 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
• 0.5 tubs cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.33 cups pizza sauce , purchased or homemade
• 8 ounces pepperoni , chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• 0.25 cups panko bread crumbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

2. 2

   Combine Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in a small bowl. Mix together cream cheese, 1/2 of cheese mixture, and pizza sauce in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Pour into a small baking dish, spreading out evenly.

3. 3

   Top with pepperoni pieces, and sprinkle remaining cheese mixture on top. Mix panko and butter together in a small bowl and distribute on top of the dip.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn the oven on broil and broil until the top is golden brown or to your liking, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes.