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Layered Hot Pizza Dip

This easy Layered Hot Pizza Dip is perfect for game day parties or anytime you need a cheese fix! Packed with a variety of cheese, veggies and pepperoni, this dip is perfect for Super Bowl parties and beyond.

So basically, this is a crustless pizza, and because of that, it’s gluten-free. This dip / appetizer is packed full of veggies, cheeses, and pepperoni goodness and I promise, you won’t miss the crust at all!

I used my favorite rectangular baking dish, but you can also use an oval or round dish.

The layers are easy to assemble starting with a kicked-up cream cheese layer, followed by pizza sauce, then more cheese and spinach (optional – could sub with sausage if you prefer a meaty dip), then layer on the pepperoni, hit with diced onion and green peppers and finish with topping of mozzarella cheese.

Slide the layered dip into the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and browning on the edges.

Serve it up with pita chips, bread, crackers, veggies…basically whatever floats your boat and is dip-able.

Did I mention you won’t miss the crust? I mean, look at all that pizza topping and cheesy goodness! What crust?!

Here’s a simple video of the process:

Layered Hot Pizza Dip

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

Layered Hot Pizza Dip

Author: Zesty Olive

Cuisine: Appetizer

Serves: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup feta cheese
½ cup wilted spinach - optional (I lightly saute mine)
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
10-12 pepperoni slices
⅓ cup cooked Italian sausage (optional)
 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
 1/4 cup chopped onion

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease or spray a baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with1/2 cup cup parmesan cheese, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
Next, spread the pizza sauce over the cheese mixture.
Sprinkle the feta cheese, remaining parmesan cheese and spinach over the pizza sauce to cover it.
Then layer on the pepperoni and crumbled sausage (optional).
Next, add the onions and bell pepper.
Finish by sprinkling the remaining mozzarella cheese on the top.
Bake for 20-20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and browning on the edges.
Remove and let cool just a bit before serving.

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Recipe Round-Ups, Recipes

21 Ways To Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day

Here are 21 Ways To Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day with recipes guaranteed to please the most ardent of cheese lovers.

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These recipes go beyond your basic cheddar cheese (and who doesn’t love cheddar?!) and will you have whipping up some deliciousness with Gouda, Parmesan, Havarti, Cream cheese, Bleu cheese, Mozzarella, Swiss, and more!

Many thanks to these awesome food bloggers for sharing their delicious recipes and gorgeous photos for this roundup!

BAKED CHEDDAR PARMESAN CRISPS – Recipe and photo courtesy of Wholesome Yum

CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE – Recipe and photo courtesy of The Cooking Jar
5 CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS Recipe and photo courtesy of The Gracious Wife

FARMER’S CHEESE WITH GREEK YOGURT (TYOROG) – Recipe and photo courtesy of Natasha’s Kitchen

SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE – Recipe and photo courtesy of Pinch Me I’m Eating 

BAKED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CHEESE – Recipe and photo courtesy of Zesty Olive

BROCCOLI, CHICKEN AND CHEESE WILD RICE CASSEROLE – Recipe and photo courtesy of Spoonful of Flavor

NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE – Recipe and photo courtesy of Sugar Apron

FOUR CHEESE PIZZA RECIPE – Recipe and photo courtesy of I Am A Food Blog

CHILI CHEESE LOG – Recipe and photo courtesy of That Recipe

CHILE CON QUESO DIP – Recipe and photo courtesy of Baking Beauty
CHEESY CROCKPOT LASAGNA CASSEROLE – Recipe and photo courtesy of The Typical Mom

GLUTEN-FREE CHEESY GRITS – Recipe and photo courtesy of Zesty Olive

HEARTY CHEESEBURGER POTATO SOUP – Recipe and photo courtesy of Rural Mom

FOUR CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON – Recipe and photo courtesy of Eat Move Make

BEER CHEESE SOUP – Recipe and photo courtesy of How Sweet Eats

FONDUE PARTY – Recipe and photo courtesy of Nest Full of New

OLIVE CHEESE BALL WITH PARMESAN TOASTED WALNUTS – Recipe and photo courtesy of Yellow Bliss Road

LIGHT CHERRY CHEESECAKE – Recipe and photo courtesy of Kitchen Meets Girl

5 CHEESE WHITE PIZZA GRILLED CHEESE – Recipe and photo courtesy of The Gracious Wife

LEEK BLUE CHEESE SOUP – Recipe and photo courtesy of Honey and Birch

LEMON SMOOTHIE CHEESECAKE – Recipe courtesy of Free Stuff 4 Daily Needs

COCONUT CREAM CHEESECAKE CLOUDS – Recipe courtesy of Free Stuff 4 Daily Needs

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Greek Yogurt Lemon Dill Sauce

This zesty Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Greek Yogurt Lemon Dill Sauce is a quick and easy meal to prepare.

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The salmon will cook quickly with this method. I rinse and dry the salmon and season it with salt and a little pepper. I then pan-sear it, flesh side down, in a well-oiled stainless steel skillet for a few minutes until a crust has formed. I reduce the heat to low and add a small amount of water or white wine to the pan, whichever is handy, and put a lid on it to finish cooking the salmon all the way through. Once cooked, flip it out onto a plate to rest, skin side down.

While the salmon is cooking, you can quickly make the creamy Greek yogurt lemon dill sauce. Grab a medium sized mixing bowl and add yogurt, lemon juice (or lemon zest), salt and chopped fresh dill. Still together until all ingredients are mixed. Taste it and add more salt or lemon juice if necessary. Or add more dill – if that’s your thing!

When you’re ready to serve, remove the skin of the salmon by sliding a spatula between the skin and salmon flesh and gently slide it forward. The skin will usually easily separate. Go slowly so you don’t break the salmon flesh. Plate it up, pour some yogurt sauce over it and enjoy.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Greek Yogurt Lemon Dill Sauce

Prep time

3 mins

Cook time

12 mins

Total time

15 mins

Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Greek Yogurt Lemon Dill Sauce

Author: Zesty Olive

Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets
Seasoning/Salt and Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
¼-1/2 cup water or white wine
For the sauce:
1 cup organic Greek yogurt, plain
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice/OR lemon zest

Instructions

Prep the salmon for pan searing. Rinse and dry the salmon and season it with salt and pepper.
Add olive oil to stainless steel skillet and heat to medium-high/high.
Add seasoned salmon, flesh side down to skillet. (Watch for oil spatters.) Sear for a few minutes until a crust has formed.
Reduce the heat to low/simmer and add a small amount of water or white wine to the skillet and put a lid on it to finish cooking the salmon all the way through.
Once cooked, remove from pan onto a plate to rest, skin side down.
Making the Greek Yogurt Lemon Dill Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, add the yogurt, fresh dill, fresh lemon juice (or lemon zest if you prefer), and salt.Stir well to combine. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.

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