Hot Honey Pizza Dip

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Lauren

This Hot Honey Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing recipe! Layers of melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey are baked until bubbly and perfect for dipping with bread, crackers, or veggies. Plus, it’s high in protein thanks to the sneaky cottage cheese!

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Ingredients

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (220g)
6 oz. cream cheese softened
1/2 cup marinara sauce (120g)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (112g)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (28g)
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
20 mini 25% less fat pepperoni slices (or sub chicken)
1 Tbsp. hot honey
Fresh basil for topping, optional
For serving: toasted sourdough, pita chips, crackers, veggies, tortilla chips, or mini naan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Add the cottage cheese and cream cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
Spread the mixture into a small baking dish or skillet. Top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and mini pepperoni.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired for extra golden cheese on top.
Drizzle with hot honey and top with fresh basil, if desired, before serving.

Notes

Mozzarella: Freshly shredded mozzarella works best here for the creamiest, meltiest texture. Pre-shredded will still work, but it may not melt quite as smoothly.

Gluten-Free Note: This pizza dip is gluten-free as written, but be sure to double-check your pepperoni, marinara, Italian seasoning, and hot honey labels to confirm. Serve with gluten-free crackers, tortilla chips, veggies, or gluten-free bread/naan as needed.

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