Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 27 slices thinly sliced pepperoni (7 for bottom layer, 20 for topping)
03 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
06 - 1¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Set your cream cheese out on the counter at least 30 minutes ahead of time so it becomes nice and soft. This makes spreading it way easier.
02 - Get your oven heating to 350°F while you prep everything else.
03 - Using a rubber spatula, spread the softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of your pie dish to form the first layer.
04 - Arrange 7 pepperoni slices over the cream cheese layer, spacing them out nicely.
05 - Sprinkle half of your oregano and basil over the pepperoni slices for extra flavor.
06 - Pour the marinara sauce over everything, then scatter the shredded mozzarella on top. Finish by sprinkling the remaining herbs over the cheese.
07 - Place the remaining 20 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Feel free to use even more if you're a pepperoni fanatic!
08 - Pop the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until everything is hot, melted, and irresistible.
09 - Pull it out of the oven and serve warm with your favorite dippers—chips, crackers, pita bread, or crusty baguette slices all work beautifully. Dig in and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Make sure to let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before you start—it'll spread much more easily.
02 - Thinly sliced, pre-cut pepperoni is your best bet for even layering throughout the dip.
03 - Feel free to swap marinara for pizza sauce if that's what you have on hand—both work great.
04 - If you like a little kick, toss in some red pepper flakes before baking.
05 - Want it done faster? Crank the oven up to 375°F and bake for about 15 minutes instead.
06 - This dip stores really well—keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
07 - Got leftover dip? Spoon it over hot pasta for a quick and delicious meal!
08 - You can customize the herbs—try adding thyme or marjoram, or just keep it simple with Italian seasoning.

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