LAYERED PIZZA DIP

LAYERED PIZZA DIP image

Categories Cheese

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

14.5 oz can roasted diced tomatoes
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz Italian Cheese, finely shredded, divided in 3rds
12 slices pepperoni
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
8 oz can sliced black olives
Breadsticks or garlic parmesan pretzel chips

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Combine tomatoes, seasonings, salt & pepper in a blender until pureed. Set aside. 3. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream & 1/3 of the shredded cheese. Mix until well combined. 4. Spread cream cheese mixture in an even layer in a pie plate. 5. Pour pizza sauce over cream cheese mixture & spread it evenly with a spatula. 6. Sprinkle on 1/3 of the cheese. 7. Top with pepperoni & bacon. 8. Cover the dip completely with the remaining cheese. 9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is browned & bubbly. 10. Arrange olives on top of the dip. 11. Serve with the breadsticks or pretzel chips.