Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (small diced)
  • 16 whole slices of pepperoni (for topping)
  • 12 ounces spaghetti sauce (about ½ a jar)
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup reserved)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • Optional: garlic salt (fresh basil)

Instruction

  • With an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, diced pepperoni, spaghetti sauce, 3 cups of mozzarella, and parmesan.
  • Spread mixture into an 8x8" casserole dish or large pie plate. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella, then remaining whole pepperoni slices. If desired, sprinkle with garlic salt.
  • Bake at 425F for about 20 minutes until cheese is hot, bubbly, and melted through, and pepperoni is crisping around the edges.
  • Serve with crackers, bread sticks, or garlic toast.