Need an easy snack you can make in the microwave? Try this Pepperoni Pizza Dip in the microwave in just seconds.
With the perfect blend of tangy tomato sauce, melted cheese, and the irresistible smokiness of pepperoni, you’ll love it. The microwave will work it’s magic in creating a warm and gooey dip that captures the essence of a freshly baked pizza.
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What do you need to make Microwave Pepperoni Pizza Dip?
This easy peasy dip takes just 3 ingredients!
- Spaghetti Sauce (or tomato sauce)
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni (I like to use the mini pepperoni!)
How do you make Pepperoni Pizza Dip?
This dip can be made in a microwave-safe mug or bowl.
Heat the spaghetti sauce for 45-60 seconds, until warm.
Stir in the pepperoni.
Sprinkle the top of the dip completely with mozzarella cheese.
Microwave the dip for 30-45 seconds, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Let it sit for 1 minute before diving in to eat it all up.
What can you dip in Pepperoni Pizza Dip?
There are tons of choices for dipping into this pepperoni pizza dip. Here’s a few ideas:
- Slices of French or Italian bread
- Pita bread
- Breadsticks
- Pretzels
- Garlic knots
- Garlic bread
Variations on Pizza Dip
You can make pizza dip with more than just pepperoni. Here’s a couple more ideas:
- Veggie Pizza Dip
- add 1/2 cup of frozen peppers and onions to the sauce before heating it up.
- Supreme Pizza Dip
- add 1/2 cup of frozen peppers and onions to the sauce before heating it up.
- after heating up the sauce, when adding pepperoni add 1-2 precooked breakfast sausages, crumbled.
- add 2 tablespoons of canned mushrooms.
- then continue adding cheese and heat until bubbly.
Substitutions
- You can switch out marinara, plain tomato sauce, or crushed tomatoes instead of spaghetti sauce
- You can switch out to your favorite cheese or an Italian blend if you don’t have mozzarella.
- If you use regular pepperoni, chop it into halves or fourths.
More Easy Microwave Snacks
Looking for more snack ideas you can make completely in the microwave? Here’s a few:
- 2 Ingredient Velveeta Rotel Queso Dip
- Microwave Copycat Chili’s Skillet Queso
- How to make Microwave Potato Chips
- Toasting Nuts in the Microwave
- How to make Microwave Chex Mix
- How to make Brownie Batter Dip for One
Microwave Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
- 2 tablespoons mini pepperoni
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- This dip can be made in a microwave-safe mug or bowl.
- Heat the spaghetti sauce for 45-60 seconds, until warm.
- Stir in the pepperoni. If you use the mini pepperonis, just add them to the sauce. If you use regular pepperoni, chop it into halves or fourths.
- Sprinkle the top of the dip completely with mozzarella cheese.
- Microwave the dip for 30-45 seconds, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Let it sit for 1 minute before diving in to eat it all up.
Notes
Substitutions:
Use marinara or tomato sauce instead of spaghetti sauce
Chop the pepperoni if using full size
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