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We are nearly a year into a massive change in all of our lives. I will be honest — at the beginning of all of this, I was ordering a TON of takeout and using meal-kit services. But something changed and I started to get much more creative with my meal ideas (thanks in large part to Pinterest). And even things like pizza needed to be switched up. I mean, how much pizza can a family eat?! Well, this super easy Cheesy Skillet Pizza Dip recipe satisfies the need for ‘different’ and it’s amazing!

What you’ll need
This recipe is super easy. I do recommend using a cast iron skillet like this one. Heads up – do not wash it with soap and water!
Here’s what else you will need to make this easy cheesy skillet pizza dip:
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bread dough dinner rolls, thawed
- One (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup (¾ ounce) sliced pepperoni
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil, for garnish

I am SO happy that we are no longer a dairy-free family and can enjoy delicious foods like this dip. Because it is to die for.

How to make Cheesy Skillet Pizza Dip
Cheesy Skillet Pizza Dip

Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bread dough dinner rolls, thawed
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup (¾ ounce) sliced pepperoni
- 2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
STEP 1 -
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
STEP 2 -
Combine the butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
STEP 3 -
Cut each dinner roll into four equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
STEP 4 -
Dip the dough ball into the butter mixture. Place the dough ball along the outer edge of a 10-inch cast iron skillet, leaving the center open. Stack the remaining dough balls on top of the bottom layer.
STEP 5 -
Cover and allow the dough to rise until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
STEP 6 -
Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella , mayonnaise, Italian seasoning and remaining garlic powder.
STEP 7 -
When the rolls have risen, layer the center of the skillet with cheese mixture, pizza sauce, and shredded mozzarella. Top with pepperoni.
STEP 8 -
Brush the rolls with remaining seasoned butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
STEP 9 -
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rolls are done. If the rolls begin to get too brown, tent them with aluminum foil.
STEP 10 -
Garnish with fresh basil.
STEP 11 -
ENJOY!

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What a great idea, this has me drooling!
Are you kidding me? This looks illegal! I need to make it like, yesterday ahahah
I love pizza and I got hungry just by reading your recipe!
Yumm this looks so good, I honestly wish I could eat dairy and gluten. Im so allergic to both but this would be amazing!
Ooohh my husband will love this. Anything with cheese, he loves.
Om this looks so yummy. I will definetely try your recipe. Just saved it x
What a fun idea! My kids would love this dip. I will have to give this one a try – I don’t seem to make dips often enough, and I think this would be a crowd pleaser.
These pizza dips look yummy. I will try the recipe.
I love pizza. Watching this pictures already making me hungry. And this recipe also looks yummy. I will try this for sure.
I am definitely bookmarking this recipe for future use! Looks delish!
This looks almost too good to eat! I am craving it right now!
Now that’s what I call deeeeeppp dish! Looks so yummy, can’t wait to make it!