Pepperoni Skillet Pizza Dip
AMAZING Pepperoni and garlic knots with a bubbly, cheesey dip baked to golden perfection. You will be a highly revered party attender if this is your contribution to the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 packages pre-made pizza dough (I purchase mine in the deli section of the grocery store near the pizza shop part)
- 4 Ounces of Cream Cheese (1/2 block)
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup Ricotta
- 1 teaspoon-tablespoon (you control the heat) of red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon crushed Garlic
- 1/2 Cup Butter, melted
- 1 Cup sliced Pepperoni
- Fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*
- Take dough out of package and let sit to rise, then cut into strips, tie off into knots.
- In a pre-oiled skillet or baking pan, line dough knots around the perimeter. Allow to sit somewhere warm while you mix the dip.
- In a bowl, mix cheeses, some of crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste, mix thoroughly. (You should sample it. Just saying).
- Line dough ring of knots with sliced pepperoni to create a pepperoni border/bowl.
- Spoon filling into center of pan.
- Add remaining garlic to melted butter and combine. Brush over dough knots. If you want to add additional shredded cheese on top of garlic knots, do so!
- Bake at 350* for 30 – 35 minutes, until dough is golden and the inner cheese dip is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle basil on top of finished dip.
- Serve with marinara sauce if desired