A cheese dip inspired by pepperoni and Margherita style pizzas. This cheese dip features roasted tomatoes and fresh basil atop of gooey melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Pepperoni Cheese Dip found at Sweetie Pie and Cupcakes!
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lie the sliced tomatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and pepper and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake the tomatoes for about 20 minutes. They should start to caramelize and brown around the edges. Remove from the oven .
Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Grease an 8 inch baking dish.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan, chopped pepperoni, garlic powder, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano until combined. Lay half the roasted sliced tomatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread the cheese mixture on top. (Leave the other half of the tomatoes to bake on top at the end). Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. The cheese should start to melt and bubble.
Remove the cheese dish and add the remaining sliced tomatoes to the top. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cheese starts to turn golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil, pepper and Italian seasonings. Serve with your favorite toasted bread and ENJOY!
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