Crock Pot Pizza Dip
Saucy and cheesy and simply delicious, Crock Pot Pizza Dip is the ULTIMATE party food. Your guests will be scraping the bowl of your crock pot clean!
I have (and always will be) a huge fan of all sorts of dips. Spicy chips and guacamole, tangy sour cream and onion dip, and don’t even get me started on my favorite Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip… ugh, they’re all just SO good. One of my all-time favorite dips, though, has always been a classic Crock Pot Pizza dip. It’s cheesy, saucy, and scrumptious, the perfect appetizer for your next potluck! Ditch the delivery box and grab your crock pot because you’ll be craving this Crock Pot Pizza Dip for months!
Slow Cooker Dips for the Win!
If I could be a spokesperson for Crock Pot, I totally would (anyone have a hook-up with the brand???). I absolutely adore that handy little kitchen appliance. In fact, I actually own quite a few different sizes of crockpots. The giant-sized one for making huge batches of chili, the medium-sized for single-family dinners, and of course, the adorable little one to warm up baked beans for backyard barbecues.
One thing I especially love using my crock pot for is when I’m hosting big parties. I love the extra heating space (my oven has the tendency to get super overloaded…). I love the ability to set it and forget it. I just love crockpots. My go-to appetizer for a group gathering is always some kind of crockpot dip.
When I say this crock pot pizza dip is one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever created, I absolutely mean it. Just dump all your ingredients in and let your crockpot work its magic! This pizza dip recipe takes the cake on both simplicity AND delicious flavor. I can guarantee that if you make it for your next party, your guests will be circling around that crockpot waiting to get a taste of your delicious dip!
Ingredients
I absolutely love making this recipe (it REALLY is the best crockpot pizza dip around…) because not only is it wildly popular with the kids, but the adults love it just as much. It’s a true people pleaser that’s made with super simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Cheese – in my humble opinion, no dip is complete without tons of cheese. Just like a good pizza, crockpot pepperoni pizza dip needs plenty of gooey, melty cheese, too! You’ll need some cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and of course, grated parmesan.
Sauce – any old type of pizza sauce will do for this recipe. If you’re looking for quick and easy, go ahead and throw a bottle of jarred sauce in the crock pot. If you’ve got some time on your hands, go ahead and mix up a batch of this Best Ever Pizza Sauce! Either way, it’ll be delicious.
Pepperoni – what pizza is complete without some savory pepperoni? None! The same goes for this easy crockpot pizza dip. You’ll need about 1/4 cup of pepperoni.
How to make pizza dip in a crock pot
STEP ONE: Start by putting all of your ingredients into the slow cooker. Yup! All of them. Right into the pot. No particular order. Turn the crockpot to HIGH, pop on the lid, and cook for about 1 hour.
STEP TWO: When the pizza dip is cooked, take off the lid, give the dip a stir with a rubber spatula, and sprinkle on an additional layer of mozzarella cheese. There’s no such thing as too much cheese, right?! Put the lid back on and turn the crock pot down to LOW or WARM if your slow cooker has that setting, and let that cheese layer melt.
STEP THREE: Once the cheese is melted, throw on a few more pepperoni for good measure (and good looks) and maybe even a little chopped basil. Your crock pot pizza dip is ready to go! Serve it with fresh baguette slices for the yummiest, cheesiest pizza dip of your life!
Pick your favorite pizza toppings!
You don’t have to be limited to pepperoni for this pizza dip. You can grab your favorite toppings and mix and match to your heart’s content! Here are some of my family’s favorite options.
- Italian Sausage & Bell Pepper – cook the sausage and drain any excess grease, chop the bell peppers, and proceed as directed.
- Hawaiian – add chopped ham or Canadian bacon to the dip before cooking. When everything gets stirred together at the end, add some chopped pineapple and top with mozzarella.
- Supreme – add pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, chopped bell pepper, and chopped mushrooms to the dip before cooking. When you stir everything together, add the olives and top with mozzarella.
- BBQ Chicken – Swap the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce and add shredded chicken and sliced red onions. Top with cilantro instead of basil.
What to serve with pizza dip
For dipping, we like baguette slices or pizza dough breadsticks. If you prefer crackers, grab something sturdy like Wheat Thins.
Want to round out your game day snack buffet? Air fryer fried pickles, crack chicken sliders, and bacon jalapeno deviled eggs are all guaranteed to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Need more delicious dips in your life?
- Ultimate Loaded Garlic Chicken Dip
- Skillet Reuben Sandwich Dip
- Queso Dip
- Warm Chorizo Beer Cheese Dip
- Sriracha Ranch Bacon Chicken Dip
*This post was originally published on 07/11/2013.
Crock Pot Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 8 ounces pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- Fresh basil chopped, for garnish
- Mini pepperoni for garnish
Instructions
- Put the cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, pizza sauce, seasoning, and pepperoni into the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 or LOW for 2-3 hours. Stir occassioanlly until the cream cheese is melted.
- Top with remaining shredded mozzarella, cover, and cook until melted. Top with more pepperoni and chopped basil.
- Turn slow cooker to LOW or WARM to keep warm until ready to serve.
I made this for a staff potluck. It was soooo popular and people were begging for the recipe. So easy and very good!
Do you think you could use ricotta cheese in place of cream cheese or would that make a big difference!
I can’t wait to make this. It sounds delicious, & I love pepperoni. I think I will make it for our ‘kids’ Halloween party on 10/29, but the dip will be for the adults that are there. I will post a note after I see the adults woof it down. 🙂 I too will cook the pepperoni first before adding it to the dip.
I made this twice & it’s easy & good. Fried the turkey pepperoni before adding as suggested.
How long does this keep in the fridge?
can you use anything else then pepperoni?
I have made this several times for football parties and just for an easy afternoon at the lake snack. My little kids and big kids all love it. Matter of fact making it again this weekend to kick off Husker football!!
Made this for my New Year’s party. People loved it!
Yay, I’m so glad to see that, Thank you!
I’ve made this several times for both work and personal parties, and every time it gets rave reviews. I serve the pepperoni on the side to that vegetarians can enjoy it too.
This is one of my absolute favs, I cannot seem to control myself when it’s around though. Great idea for serving the pepperoni on the side! Thank you, Sophie.
This dip is amazing. When I make it I usually cook the pepperoni first in a pan so the dip isn’t too greasy!!
Oh that’s a great idea!! Thanks for the tip I need to remember it for next time.
How many people does this serve?
You could serve 15+, depending on the amount people serve themselves. It’s a great potluck item!
I was disappointed. It was too tangy for me and it made me very thirsty. My 4 year old son who is a pizza lover didn’t like it either
I’m sorry to hear that. Sometimes adding a small amount of sugar can help combat the tangy flavor. Or just trying a sauce with a bit of a different flavor profile. We have tons of others recipes that may be more a hit! Thank you.
I have some of this leftover & transferred it into Tupperware. How should I go about reheating it?
Just mix all and cook it. Done! xD what a … wkwk
My husband informed me that he can not live without this. Haha! Thank you!