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White Pizza Dip

Creamy White Pizza Dip That'll Wow Your Guests

This Creamy White Pizza Dip is a cheesy delight perfect for parties and gatherings, capturing the essence of traditional pizza in a delicious dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Knots
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough Use homemade or store-bought for convenience.
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Can be replaced with melted vegan butter.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Opt for minced garlic for a more intense taste.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Homemade dried herbs can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Regular salt works too if kosher is unavailable.
For the Creamy Dip
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese can substitute for a plant-based option.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Dairy-free mozzarella is a suitable alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can replace this for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Silken tofu can be used as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk is a great dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Swap with dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a non-spicy version or substitute with black pepper.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Brush a cast iron skillet generously with olive oil and place a small oven-safe bowl in the center for the creamy White Pizza Dip.
  2. Divide pizza dough into 12 equal pieces, roll them into tight balls, and toss in olive oil before arranging around the bowl.
  3. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and milk in a bowl, adding basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Spoon White Pizza Dip mixture into the bowl and smooth the top, arranging garlic knots around it.
  6. Bake for 28-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Mix melted butter with Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt, then brush over garlic knots after baking.
  8. Let cool slightly, serve warm with garlic knots, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, mix thoroughly, use high-quality ingredients, and serve warm right after baking for the ultimate experience.

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