Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
16 ounce

Cream Cheese

softened

26 ounce

Pizza Sauce

jarred

8 ounce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

shredded

15 slice

Pepperoni

sliced

1 cup

Onions

chopped

0.25 cup

Mushrooms

sliced

4 ounce

Black Olives

sliced

1 bag

Fritos

for serving

Step 1
~5 min

Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~5 min

Pour pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer.

Step 3
~5 min

Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.

Step 4
~5 min

Add your preferred pizza toppings such as pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, and olives.

Step 5
~5 min

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 6
~5 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Step 7
~5 min

Serve warm with Fritos, crackers, or tortilla chips.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a baking dish that's not too deep to allow for even baking.

Adjust the amount of toppings according to personal preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a variety of dippers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vegetable sticks
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular party appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Parties
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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