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Ricotta Pizza Dip Recipe with Cheese Crostini

Paired with cheesy crostini, this ricotta pizza dip recipe is ready in under 30 minutes for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheese crostini, dip, party appetizer, pizza, pizza dip, pizza dip recipe, pizza recipe, ricotta pizza dip
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dip:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • Optional: 1/4 cup black olives
  • 4 ounces turkey pepperoni

For the Cheese Crostini:

  • 1 bag Rhodes Warm and Serve Soft White Rolls
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs

Instructions

For the Pizza Dip:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, mixing until smooth.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup Ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
  • Add the mixture to an oval baking dish followed by the marinara sauce. Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese on top, and arrange the olives and pepperonis in an even layer.
    8 ounces Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Optional: 1/4 cup black olives, 4 ounces turkey pepperoni
    marinara being poured over a cheese mixture
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
    unbaked pizza dip
  • Cool for 15 minutes before serving!
    pizza dip with cheese crostini
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

For the Cheese Crostini:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease a baking sheet with oil spray. Set aside.
  • Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
    1 bag Rhodes Warm and Serve Soft White Rolls
  • Brush the bread with olive oil. Sprinkle the cheese and Italian herbs on top.
    1 cup Parmesan cheese, 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
  • Place in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
    unbaked cheese crostini
  • Serve warm with the pizza dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg