If I’m asked to bring one appetizer to a party, it’s this Hot White Pizza Dip. My mom and I first made it after spotting a recipe on a Lipton box back in the ’90s, then tweaked it until it became our own. More than 30 years later, it’s still my most requested potluck dish. In fact, I’ve been told that unless I can fill a kiddie pool with it, I didn’t make enough! Made with sour cream, garlic and herbs, plenty of mozzarella, and pepperoni, this creamy baked dip has all the flavors of white pizza – without the ricotta.

a hand dipping bread in to hot pizza dip

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes

Ingredients:

24 oz. sour cream
1 ½ envelopes Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb and Garlic
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
5 oz. pepperoni slices
2 French bread loaves

bread, pepperoni, cheese, sour cream and seasoning on a counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350º F. In a 2 quart casserole dish (or any oven safe dish of a similar size), mix sour cream and Savory Herb and Garlic together.

sour cream mixed with savory herb and garlic packets

Step 2: Stir in 2 ½ cups of the mozzarella. Cut up pepperoni (I like to use meat scissors) and stir most of it into dip reserving some for the top. Spread the mixture into an even layer.

pepperoni being cut into small pieces with meat scissors

sour cream mixed with seasoning, cheese, and pepperoni

Step 3: Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese over top and use reserved pepperoni (cut up or whole) to garnish.

White pizza dip in a casserole dish waiting to be baked

Step 4: Bake uncovered on center oven rock for 30-35 minutes. Meanwhile, cut bread into bite size chunks for dipping. The pizza dip is done when the cheese is completely melted and slightly browned. It will be lava hot! Let cool for 5 minutes.

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Simply Made Tips & Shortcuts

The seasoning packets can be hard to find. If your grocery store doesn’t carry Lipton Savory Herb & Garlic, they’re easy to order online.
Turkey pepperoni is our favorite shortcut. It keeps the dip from getting too greasy, but regular pepperoni works just as well.
This dip can be assembled ahead of time. Mix everything together, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if it’s going into the oven straight from the refrigerator.
French bread is our favorite for dipping. Cut it into bite-sized pieces so everyone can scoop up plenty of cheesy dip, but crackers or toasted baguette slices work well too.

🍕 Before You Go . . .

Love cheesy appetizers? You’ll find plenty more in our Easy Party Food Recipes roundup, featuring warm dips, finger foods, sliders, and crowd-pleasing favorites.

Hot White Pizza Dip (No Ricotta)

cooked pizza dip in a dish surrounded by bread on a wooden board

This Hot White Pizza Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made with sour cream, mozzarella, herbs, and pepperoni instead of ricotta. It's an easy baked dip that's perfect for game day, potlucks, holidays, and any party where comfort food is on the menu.

Beth

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 30

Total Time 38

Servings

Ingredients

24 oz sour cream
1 ½ envelopes of Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb and Garlic
3 cups shredded mozzarella
5 oz bag of turkey pepperoni
2 loaves of french bread

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F. In a 2 quart casserole dish (or any oven safe dish of a similar size), mix sour cream and Savory Herb and Garlic together.
Stir in 2 ½ cups of the mozzarella. Cut up pepperoni (I like to use meat scissors) and stir most of it into dip reserving some for the top. Spread the mixture into an even layer.
Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese over top and use reserved pepperoni to garnish.
Bake uncovered on center oven rack for 30-35 minutes. Meanwhile, cut bread into bite size chunks for dipping. The pizza dip is done when the cheese is completely melted and slightly browned. It will be lava hot! Let cool for 5 minutes.

Notes

Turkey pepperoni helps keep the dip from getting greasy, but regular pepperoni works just as well.
You can assemble the dip ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
Serve warm with French bread, toasted baguette slices, or sturdy crackers for the best texture.