Description

A warm, bubbly, and naturally gluten-free dip that tastes like pizza without the dough. Perfect for accommodating guests with celiac disease or keto diets while keeping game day stress-free.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, and half of the Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly into the bottom of a small casserole dish (approx. 6-inch round).
Spoon the marinara sauce over the ricotta layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Scatter the chopped pepperoni on top.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are bubbling.
Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top, watching closely to prevent burning.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow cheese to set.
Sprinkle remaining Italian seasoning on top and serve warm.

Notes

For best texture, shred mozzarella from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese. Frying pepperoni before adding adds crispiness. Do not freeze this dip as the dairy will separate. If ricotta is watery, drain it in a cheesecloth for 10 minutes before use.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approx. 1/8 of the r
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 450
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 1
Protein: 12

Keywords: gluten-free, game day, pizza dip, pepperoni dip, keto, celiac-friendly, party snack, cheesy dip