Garlic Bread Pizza Dip

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. ricotta

1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

1 tbsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

kosher salt

1 can refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley

1/4 c. pizza sauce or marinara

1/4 c. mini pepperoni

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Make dip: In a large bowl combine 1 1/4 cup mozzarella, cream cheese, ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and season with salt. Stir to combine.

Halve biscuits and roll into balls. Place in skillet in a ring. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Brush on biscuits.

Place dip inside of ring and spoon over marinara. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and mini pepperoni. Sprinkle remaining tablespoon Parmesan all over.

Bake until biscuits are golden and cheese is melty, about 30 minutes. (Brush biscuits with more olive oil halfway through if necessary.)

Blot any grease from pepperoni (or don't!), let cool 10 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 3791
• Total Fat: 261 g
• Saturated Fat: 123 g
• Trans Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 580 mg
• Sodium: 9181 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 219 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 g
• Total Sugars: 35 g
• Protein: 138 g