Spicy pizza dip

This recipe makes 16 servings.

Ingredients

• Two 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened
• 1½ cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup plum tomato, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• One 5-ounce package turkey pepperoni, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the two blocks of softened cream cheese in a large casserole dish then press flat to make a layer on the bottom of the dish.
3. Spoon the sauce evenly over the top of the cream cheese.
4. Carefully layer the mozzarella, tomato, jalapeno, pepperoni, oregano, pepper salt, parmesan, and olive oil over the tomato sauce.
5. Place in a 400-degree preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the dip is browned and bubbly.
6. Serve with sliced bread or chips.

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