Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 cup

PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

softened

0.25 cup

MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing

0.25 cup

BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

0.75 cup

KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

divided

3 tbsp

KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

divided

1 cup

CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce

16 slice

OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni

cut into quarters

0.25 cup

Green Peppers

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Mix the softened reduced-fat cream cheese, MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing, and reduced-fat or light sour cream until blended.

Step 2
~2 min

Add 1/2 cup of the KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese and 2 tablespoons of the KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese to the mixture.

Step 3
~2 min

Spread the blended mixture onto the bottom of a microwaveable 9-inch pie plate.

Step 4
~2 min

Cover the cream cheese layer with CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce.

Step 5
~2 min

Top the sauce with the remaining mozzarella cheese, remaining parmesan cheese, OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni (cut into quarters), and chopped green peppers.

Step 6
~2 min

Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the mozzarella cheese is melted.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with tortilla chips, pita bread, or vegetables.

Can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to microwave.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead and microwaved before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crudités
Tortilla chips
Pita 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

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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