Hot Honey Pepperoni Dip (Printable)

Melty cheeses combined with spicy pepperoni and hot honey in a bubbling skillet appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Sauce

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)

→ Meats

06 - 2.5 oz sliced or mini pepperoni

→ Hot Honey

07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1–2 tsp hot sauce (Frank’s or Sriracha), to taste
09 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Aromatics

10 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Seasonings & Garnish

11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

→ For Serving

14 - Fresh baguette slices, naan, or tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, minced garlic, half the mozzarella, half the provolone, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a small oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
05 - Pour pizza sauce over the cheese mixture and spread evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and all Parmesan cheese over the sauce layer.
07 - Evenly arrange pepperoni slices on top, then sprinkle with dried oregano.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey mixture over the dip.
10 - Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm alongside bread or chips.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This dip tastes like a secret pizza party packed into every scoop, with the gooeyness of melted cheeses and a punch of hot honey.
  • It's so simple that even on a hectic day, you can have it bubbling and ready before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Rushing the cheese-softening step always led to a lumpy base that just wouldn’t blend smoothly.
  • Once I forgot to drizzle the honey right away and it didn’t soak in the same way—hot dip, hot honey, trust me.
03 -
  • Broil the dip for a minute or so at the end for extra-caramelized pepperoni edges.
  • Mash the garlic into a paste for the smoothest flavor meld—no sharp bites, just depth.
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