This is my favorite pizza dip recipe. Made in a cast iron pan and heated on the grill this easy recipe for pizza dip is a family favorite for picnics, camping or family gatherings. Add pepperonis to make a pepperoni pizza dip or add grilled vegetables to make a veggie pizza dip.
While you have the grill hot, make grilled beef crostini, grilled turkey sausage vegetable foil packets or buffalo chicken ranch pizza on your grill.
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What is Pizza Dip?
Pizza dip is all your favorite flavors of pizza without the crust! Warm and melted this saucy, cheesy dip is a favorite every time I serve it. Scoop up the sauce, cheese and toppings with a tortilla chip or a pretzel stick.
Pizza Dip Recipe Ingredients:
- Cream Cheese
- Dried Basil
- Garlic Powder
- Milk
- Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- Parmesan Cheese, divided
- Pizza Sauce ( we love DelGrosso)
Pizza Dip Directions
- Soften the cream cheese.
- Add spices and half the cheese.
- Spread in the bottom of a 12 inch cast iron skillet spread the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour ½ of a jar of pizza sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with an additional 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
- Heat the grill.
- Place the cast iron skillet on the hot grill and close the grill for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes check the dip and see if the cheese is bubbling.
- Serve pizza dip with either a tortilla chip or a wheat thins
📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Yes! I make this easy pizza dip on the grill in the summer but in the winter we make it in the oven! Pizza dip can be baked. I bake it at 400 for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
After 15 minutes check the dip and see if the cheese is bubbling.
Once you get bubbles along the edges, let it heat for an additional 5-10 minutes. The dip will be done when you have bubbles all around the edge, the cheese is melted and starting to brown and the cheese is heated through.
Remove the cast iron from the grill and place on a heat resistant surface.
Just remember that you will need hot pads or a silicone hot handle holder when you remove it from the grill. (just don't leave the silicone holder ON the pan while grilling...) Safety first!
I serve this with either a tortilla chip or a wheat thin. I also put a spoon in it so guests can scoop some on to their plate. only so many people can be scooping at this appetizer at once! Another thought.... how good would this dip be on a burger.....?
Cast Iron Grilled Pizza Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 8 ounce Cream Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
- 1 ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (divided)
- ¾ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)
- ½ 14 oz. Jar Pizza Sauce
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese.2 8 ounce Cream Cheese
- In a mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese with: Dried Basil, Garlic Powder, Milk, ½ the Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and ½ the Grated Parmesan Cheese2 Tablespoons Dried Basil, 1 ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 2 Tablespoons Milk, 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, ¾ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Spread in the bottom of a 12 inch cast iron skillet spread the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour ½ of a jar of pizza sauce over the cream cheese mixture.½ 14 oz. Jar Pizza Sauce
- Top with an additional 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees. If it goes to 425, the world will not end. No big deal.
- Place the cast iron skillet on the hot grill and close the grill for 10 minutes.
- After 15 minutes check the dip and see if the cheese is bubbling.
- Serve pizza dip with either a tortilla chip or a wheat thin
Notes
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👩🏻🍳 Sarah Mock
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
Sarah
YES!! It is good for football parties and I take it to tailgates already in the cast iron.
Abeer Rizvi
This would be awesome for game day parties!