Baked Pepperoni Pizza Spread

Name: Baked Pepperoni Pizza Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 1 pkg. shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese; ½ cup pepperoni; ¼ cup green peppers; RITZ Crackers

Looking for a quick appetizer idea for game night? Try this 5-ingredient dip with creamy cheese, pepperoni and green peppers that's ready to bake in just 10 minutes!

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Makes 2 cups spread, or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup finely chopped pepperoni
¼ cup finely chopped green peppers
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Mix cream cheese and mozzarella cheese in medium bowl until blended; stir in pepperoni and peppers.

Spread onto bottom of shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 25 to 30 min. or until spread is heated through, and top is puffed and lightly browned.

Serve warm with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Variation Prepare using Neufchatel cheese and 1 pkg. (7 oz.) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.
Use Your MicrowaveMix ingredients as directed; spoon into microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 min. or until heated through, stirring after 2 min.
Hot Ham & cheddar Cheese SpreadPrepare recipe as directed, using shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and substituting deli-style ham for the pepperoni and green onions for the green peppers.