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Creamy High Protein Pizza Dip
A delicious, protein-packed pizza dip that's perfect for sharing and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 12-15 pepperonis pepperonis I like Applegate brand
- optional Hot honey for drizzling
- for garnish Chopped fresh basil
- for serving GF crackers or baguette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper, salt, and garlic until smooth.
- Transfer to a dish, top with pizza sauce, remaining mozzarella and parmesan, then arrange pepperonis on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Drizzle with hot honey, garnish with basil, and serve with crackers or baguette.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor and enjoy!