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Pizza Dip
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Instructions
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Break off pieces of the pizza dough to create garlic knots, and place around the edge of the inside of the cast iron pan. Each should be about 1 ½ inch in diameter, with a small amount of space in between.
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Set aside and preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, parmesan, 1 cup of the mozzarella and the cheddar cheese. Blend together with a hand mixer until completely combined.
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Add the oregano and basil and blend again. Spread into the center of the cast iron pan until the mixture is touching the edges of the pizza dough balls.
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Pour the pizza sauce on top of the cream cheese mixture and spread with a spoon.
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Add the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza sauce, then top with pepperoni slices.
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Mix the melted butter and garlic salt and baste the pizza dough balls with the garlic mixture. Save ½ for after baking.
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Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the garlic knots and cheese have browned nicely.
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Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy while warm!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prevent Watery Dip with Cream Cheese Ratio 🧀Use cream cheese as your base layer before adding other ingredients—it absorbs excess moisture from the pizza sauce and prevents the dip from becoming runny during baking.
- Toast Your Garlic Salt in Butter First 🧈Bloom the garlic salt in melted butter before mixing into the dip to intensify the garlic flavor and distribute it evenly throughout without overpowering the dish.
- Layer Pepperoni on Top at the End ⏱️Add pepperoni slices only in the final 5-10 minutes of baking so they stay crispy and flavorful instead of becoming soggy and blending into the cheese base.
- Mix Mozzarella Last for Optimal Melting 🔄Add mozzarella cheese in the final layer rather than mixing it throughout—this ensures you get those desirable stretchy, melted strands on top while parmesan and cheddar provide deeper flavor below.
- Brush Garlic Knots with Infused Butter 🌿Combine melted butter with dried oregano and basil before brushing on dough knots—this creates a cohesive flavor profile that complements the dip perfectly and prevents the dried herbs from tasting dusty.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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