Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter; 1 cup (250 mL) diced pepperoni or semi-cured chorizo sausage; 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried oregano and basil leaves; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes; Pinch salt; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) milk; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup (125 mL) pizza sauce; 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped green or black olives (optional)

Appetizer

SERVES 6-8

Category: Appetizer

Cheesy, flavourful and simple, this is the pizza innovation we’ve all been waiting for! This creamy dip is packed with the flavour of a classic pizza with a gooey texture that lends itself perfectly to crunchy crackers, tortillas, thick potato chips or even sliced baguette.

PREP10 min

Cooking8 min

Ready in18 min

Instructions

Step
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Step
Add pepperoni and garlic (if using) and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Step
Stir in flour, oregano, basil, hot pepper flakes and salt; cook for 1 minute.
Step
Gradually add milk and whisk until smooth and combined. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and pizza sauce until cheese is melted. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with olives (if using) to serve.

Notes

Nutritional info per serving:

1/6th Recipe (Dip Only)

Calories	250
Fat	19 g
Saturated Fat	10 g
Trans Fat	0.4 g
Cholesterol	55 mg
Sodium	520 mg
Carbohydrates	8 g
Fibre	1 g
Surgars	4 g
Protein	11 g

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