Description
A comforting, zero-stress baked dip featuring marinara sauce, freshly shredded mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, served with homemade garlic bread. Perfect for game days or quiet self-care moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups freshly shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 baguette, sliced into half-inch rounds
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into half-inch rounds and lay them on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced fresh garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush the garlic butter generously onto both sides of the bread slices.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In a 10-inch skillet, spread the marinara sauce evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Scatter the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the skillet in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes before serving with the warm garlic bread.
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting results; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Ensure the marinara sauce is thick to avoid a runny dip. The garlic bread should be crispy to provide contrast to the soft dip. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the skillet w
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: pizza dip, pepperoni dip, garlic bread, game day food, comfort food, easy appetizer, cheesy dip, oven baked