Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Description

The size of your cast iron will determine your portion control lol

Details

Cooking Time:		40
Recipes Makes:		4
Calories:		503
Carbs:		27.8
Fat:		38
Protein:		13

Ingredients

• 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, quartered
• 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 pound pizza dough
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces and softened
• 1/3 cup pizza sauce
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
• 1 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pepperoni in 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pepperoni to paper towel–lined plate; set aside. Off heat, add oil and garlic to fat left in skillet and let sit until fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl.

2. Place dough on lightly floured counter, pat into rough 8-inch square, and cut into 16 pieces (1/2 ounce each). Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll into tight ball, then coat with garlic oil. Evenly space 9 balls around edge of skillet, keeping center of skillet clear. Place remaining 7 balls on top, staggering them between seams of balls underneath. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and let sit until slightly puffed, about 20 minutes.

3. Remove plastic. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until balls are just beginning to brown, about 20 minutes, rotating skillet halfway through baking. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese and pizza sauce together in large bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth. Stir in mozzarella and three-quarters of crisped pepperoni.

4. Spoon cheese mixture into center of skillet, return to oven, and bake until dip is heated through and rolls are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and remaining crisped pepperoni. Serve.

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