Eerie Eyeball Pizza Dip (Print)

Cheesy, pizza-inspired dip with pepperoni, olives, and a spooky twist—great for sharing at Halloween parties.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Pizza Layer

06 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

09 - 16–20 pepperoni slices
10 - 16–20 pitted black olives
11 - 16–20 green olive slices with pimento
12 - Fresh basil leaves, optional, for garnish

→ For Serving

13 - Sliced baguette
14 - Breadsticks
15 - Tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and uniform.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch round oven-safe dish or pie pan.
04 - Pour pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer and smooth evenly over the surface.
05 - Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the pizza sauce layer.
06 - Place pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese layer.
07 - For each pepperoni, position a black olive in the center and top with a sliced green olive with pimento to resemble an 'eyeball.' Repeat until all slices are decorated.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheeses are fully melted and bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven, let dip rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
10 - Serve warm with sliced baguette, breadsticks, or tortilla chips.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Uses common ingredients found in most kitchens
  • Only 40 minutes needed from start to finish
  • Gorgeous presentation for parties and kids love it
  • Melty cheese and creamy layers create the ultimate comfort food
02 -
  • Loaded with protein and calcium from real cheese
  • An instant hit at October parties both for appearance and taste
  • Can be assembled ahead and popped in the fridge overnight
03 -
  • Shred your cheese fresh for the best gooey results pre-shredded cheese is coated to prevent sticking and will not melt as luxuriously
  • Always use room temperature cream cheese for a silky base if it is too cold you risk lumps in your spread Let the dip cool briefly before serving so layers set up and scoop more cleanly

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