Description
Indulgent 3-Cheese Garlic Bread Pizza Dip merges pizza passion with comforting appetizer magic. Melted cheese, zesty herbs, and golden crisp bread edges create an irresistible Mediterranean-inspired party starter you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (8) frozen garlic rolls, thawed
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 6 ounces (170 grams) fresh mozzarella, divided (cut or shredded)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Initiate the thermal preparation by heating the oven to a precise 400°F, creating an ideal environment for transforming your ingredients into a delectable appetizer.
- Strategically position garlic-infused rolls around the perimeter of a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or robust oven-safe vessel, establishing a structural foundation for the forthcoming culinary creation.
- Craft a luxurious cheese amalgamation by thoroughly blending cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan with a sprinkle of aromatic oregano until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Meticulously distribute the cheese blend into the central region of the dish, ensuring an even layer that nestles between the garlic knots.
- Generously cascade pizza sauce across the cheese foundation, creating a vibrant flavor landscape.
- Crown the dip with an additional layer of mozzarella and a delicate dusting of oregano, promising enhanced visual and gustatory appeal.
- Transfer the assembled masterpiece into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for approximately 30 minutes until the surface achieves a golden, effervescent complexion.
- Optional: Embellish with freshly chopped herbs to elevate the visual and aromatic profile.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains irresistibly molten, inviting immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Select a cast-iron skillet or ceramic dish that can withstand high oven temperatures for even heat distribution and crispy edges.
- Opt for high-quality cheeses like freshly grated Parmesan and whole milk mozzarella for richer, more complex flavor profiles.
- Enhance the dip’s versatility by adding cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, or chopped roasted vegetables for extra protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg