Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
This tomato burrata pepperoni pizza dip combines rich tomato sauce, creamy burrata, gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and Italian herbs into a warm, bubbly appetizer. It’s an easy, shareable dip that brings all the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Dippers:
- Toasted baguette slices
- Garlic bread
- Breadsticks
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the marinara or pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the sauce.
- Tear the burrata into pieces and arrange it evenly over the cheeses.
- Scatter the pepperoni slices across the top.
- Sprinkle with the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and the pepperoni is lightly crisp.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread, crackers, breadsticks, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Fresh mozzarella can be substituted for burrata if needed.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni or replace it with sautéed mushrooms, olives, or roasted peppers.
- Hot honey makes a delicious sweet and spicy finishing drizzle.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven or microwave until hot, adding a spoonful of marinara if needed to loosen the dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
