Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip Recipe
This Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip combines cheesy, creamy layers with mini pepperoni and fluffy biscuit balls brushed with garlicky olive oil. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
Other Toppings and Bread
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
- 2 (16-oz.) cans refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)
Garlic Oil Brush
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season the mixture with kosher salt to taste. Transfer this cheese mixture evenly into a 9″x13″ baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cheese mixture. Then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and the mini pepperoni on top to create a delicious layered effect.
- Prepare Biscuits: Halve each biscuit and roll them into balls. Arrange these biscuit balls on top of the layered dip, covering the pizza toppings.
- Make Garlic Oil and Brush: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush this aromatic garlic oil generously over all the biscuit balls. Finally, sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the biscuits for an extra cheesy crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the biscuits have turned golden brown and the cheese is melty, approximately 45 minutes. Then cover the dish with aluminum foil and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the dip cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This resting time ensures the dip sets slightly and is safe to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute mini pepperoni with cooked sausage or vegetarian pepperoni for variation.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to allow smooth mixing.
- Use refrigerated biscuits for convenience, but homemade biscuit dough can work as well.
- For extra spice, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dip is best served warm and enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently in the oven.
Keywords: Pull-apart bread, pizza dip, garlic bread, appetizer, party food, cheesy dip, pepperoni dip
