Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb. refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup diced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 1/8 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
3. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
5. Top with pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, olives, and pepperoncini peppers.
6. Fold the border of the dough over the toppings and pinch to seal.
7. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving with dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Cheesy, savory, and flavorful
• Perfect for parties and gatherings
• Easy to make and customizable

User Comments:

• "This dip was a hit at our Super Bowl party!"
• "I love how customizable it is. I added some sliced mushrooms and crumbled sausage."
• "The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheese was gooey and delicious."
• "This is a great way to use up leftover pizza dough."
• "I made a double batch of this dip for a crowd and it was gone in minutes!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If your pizza dough is too sticky, sprinkle it with a little flour before rolling it out.
• You can use any type of dipping sauce you like, such as marinara, ranch, or barbecue sauce.
• For a spicier dip, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper to the pizza sauce before baking.
• If you don't have any pepperoncini peppers, you can substitute thinly sliced jalapenos or banana peppers.
• Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.