HOT CHEESE & PEPPERONI DIP W/ PIZZA DIPPERS

Hot cheese & pepperoni dip w/ pizza dippers image

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 can(s) refrigerated pizza dough, like pillsbury
2/3 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon(s) dried italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/2 cup(s) olive oil
12 ounce(s) cream cheese, at room temp
1/2 cup(s) sour cream, i used light
2 teaspoon(s) fresh chopped oregano
1 teaspoon(s) fresh chopped basil
1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes, i omitted for the kids
3/4 cup(s) pizza sauce, ( can use any spaghetti sauce.)
1-1/3 cup(s) chopped pepperoni
3/4 cup(s) shredded italian style cheese, i used sargento
3/4 cup(s) plus 1/4 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup(s) diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup(s) sliced scallions, cleaned 1st. i used a little of each green and white parts

Steps:

Heat oven to 425. In medium bowl, stir together parmesan cheese, italian herbs and garlic powder. Roll out 1 can pizza dough on lightly floured surface. Cut into 18 squares.Cut each square in 1/2 to form 2 triangles.
Place triangles on lightly sprayed, ( w/ cooking spray,) baking sheet.Brush w/ olive oil. Sprinkle w/ parmesan-herb mix. repeat w/ 2nd can of pizza dough. bake about 10 mins or until golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool.
In lg bowl, beat on low, cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, basil, garlic and red pepper flakes until smooth.Stir in pizza sauce and then pepperoni, shredded italian cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, green pepper and scallions. Lightly spray a 2-quart oven proof casserole dish. Spoon mix into casserole dish and bake for 15 mins or until bubbly. remove from oven and sprinkle w/ remaining cheese. Bake additional 5 mins. Serve w/ pizza dippers and a lot of napkins!