Pepperoni Dip with Goat Cheese and Hot Honey

Elevate your party spread with our effortless Pepperoni Pizza Dip! This 30-minute wonder combines creamy goat cheese, crispy pepperoni, and a generous drizzle of hot honey. Topped with fresh basil and Parmesan, it's a sweet, savory, and spicy treat that's perfect for any gathering.

Prep Time0

Cook Time30

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

shallow baking dish

Ingredients

1.5 cups marinara sauce 12 ounces
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
handful of basil torn
10 ounces creamy goat cheese
2-3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste and optional
3-4 ounces pepperoni to taste
3-4 tablespoons hot honey to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Add marinara to a baking dish. Tear some basil, and then add in optional red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
1.5 cups marinara sauce, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, handful of basil
Top with goat cheese, and parmesan cheese. Pat down the cheese gently to create a flat surface. Top with pepperoni!
10 ounces creamy goat cheese, 2-3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese, 3-4 ounces pepperoni
Bake for 25 minutes, then finish under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the pepperoni starts to crisp up.
3-4 tablespoons hot honey
Remove from the oven and drizzle with hot honey and olive oil. Garnish with more red pepper flakes, more basil, fresh parmesan, and salt if desired. Enjoy with bread or crostini.
1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or in the oven. We don't recommend freezing this dip.

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Notes

Use a shallow baking dish for maximum crispy bites of pepperoni!
Watch closely when broiling to avoid burning the pepperoni! They can go from toasty to burnt in an instant!

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