This goat cheese pepperoni pizza dip is topped with hot honey and basil. It's such a delicious appetizer recipe that's served with toasted ciabatta bread or baguette rounds.
Why You'll Love it
Get ready to elevate your snack game with my irresistible Goat Cheese Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Basil and Hot Honey!
This mouthwatering creation combines all your favorite pizza flavors into a dip that’s perfect for any occasion.
It’s the perfect easy appetizer recipe no matter if you’re hosting a casual get-together or just craving a cozy night in.
It’s sweet, spicy and savory while also being packed with cheesy goodness that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
It goes a little something like this: Creamy, tangy goat cheese and flavorful marinara sauce topped with savory pepperoni, all baked together until bubbly and golden brown.
On top, fresh basil adds a pop of herbaceous brightness, while the drizzle of hot honey delivers that irresistible sweet and spicy kick.
Each bite is the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make it impossible to stop eating.
Plus it’s incredibly easy to whip up, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying this cheesy delight with your favorite dipping companions.
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate pizza-inspired dip that’s sure to become your new go-to snack obsession! So let’s get to it!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Marinara Sauce: You can swap out marinara sauce for your favorite tomato sauce recipe. I love Rao's but you choose whatever fits your taste buds!
- Goat Cheese: If you're not a fan of goat cheese, you can make this recipe with ricotta, boursin, feta cheese, burrata or mozzarella. But goat cheese has the most flavor and I highly recommend it!
- Pepperoni: If you don't eat pepperoni, you can leave it off or swap it for another thinly sliced charcuterie of your choice.
- Olive Oil: You can swap olive oil for another neutral oil of your choice like avocado oil.
- Hot Honey: You can either make your own hot honey sauce using my recipe or you can buy some from amazon. Regular honey also works just add a pinch of red pepper flakes on top!
- Fresh Basil: Fresh basil is the best and i do not recommend swapping it for something else.
How to Make it
Making this pizza dip recipe is super easy! It's one of the many reasons why I love making this dip when I'm short on time and ingredients.
Preheat Oven: preheat oven to 400F degrees.
Create the Base of the Dip: Add marinara to a cast iron (I’m using the Our Place cast iron but you could also use a medium sized baking dish 12” is prob best. Top with goat cheese and and pat down to create a flat surface. Then top with pepperoni.
Bake the Dip: Bake for 25 minutes then finish under the broiler for about 5 or until the pepperoni start to crisp up.
Finish with Basil & Hot Honey: Remove from heat and drizzle with hot honey and basil before devouring!
What to serve it with
I love serving this goat cheese and pepperoni dip with some other tasty Italian themed dishes! Here are my favs:
- Bruschetti - Easy Bruschetta Pasta Salad Recipe
- Shortcut "Fried" Goat Cheese Balls Recipe With Spicy Honey
- Easy Italian Grinder Salad Recipe (Viral on Tiktok!)
- Italian Sliders on Hawaiian Pretzel Rolls
- Summer Peach and Tomato Salad with Halloumi & Hot Honey
- Crispy Chicken Cutlets (Easy Southern Oven Baked Recipe)
- Creamy Penne Alfredo Pasta Recipe (with cream cheese!)
Recipe
Goat Cheese Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Hot Honey & Basil
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz jar Marinara Sauce
- 1 8 oz log Goat Cheese
- 1 handful Pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoon Hot Honey
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil julienned
- toasted baguette, focaccia or ciabatta for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- Add marinara to a 12 inch cast iron skillet or baking dish. Top with goat cheese and and pat down to create a flat surface then add pepperoni.
- Bake for 25 minutes then finish under the broiler for about 5 or until the pepperoni start to crisp up.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with hot honey and basil before devouring!
- Serve with toasted ciabatta or baguette rounds.
