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8 ounces (226g) brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature

¾ cup (180g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup (240g) pizza sauce

1 cup (113g) shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup (60g) pepperoni slices

2 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Optional for garnish: fresh parsley and/or basil

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, sour cream/yogurt, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

3. Spread into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, cake pan, or similar size casserole dish that can hold 1.5–2 quarts.

4. Spread the pizza sauce over the cream cheese layer.

5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

6. Top with pepperoni, then sprinkle with grated parmesan.

7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and/or basil, if using.

9. Serve hot with your favorite dippers, such as crostini, breadsticks, chips, raw veggies, pita wedges, etc.

10. Cover leftover pizza dip and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Pizza Sauce

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2 Tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 28 oz. can (800 g) crushed tomatoes

1 6 oz. can (180 g) tomato paste

½ Tbsp sugar

¾ tsp salt

1 tsp dried basil

½ tsp dried oregano

Freshly cracked black pepper

1 pinch crushed red pepper

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Prep Sauce

Add the olive oil and garlic to a sauce pot and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant.

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill), and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Cover the pot, allow the pot to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes minimum, or up to 30 minutes (I often let it simmer as I prepare my pizza dough).

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Note: could divide into small ramekins for single serve. Serve with baguettes, bread, crackers, etc. Variation ideas: ham & pineapple. Sausage & mushroom. Veg pizza.