Easy Pizza Pepperoni Dip

Oh boy!  If you like pepperoni pizza, this is the dip for you!  Grab a block of cream cheese, add in tomato or pizza sauce, some spices, and lots of pepperoni, and you've got the making of a delicious & easy appetizer!

Serve the dip warm with cheesy breadsticks, crackers, or tortilla chips!

• 8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup tomato, pizza, or marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni plus addition for top, if desired
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 to 1 cup grated cheddar cheese for the top

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, pepperoni, and 2 cups grated cheddar.  Top with grated cheddar.

Transfer mixture to baking dish or pie plate.  Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or cheesy bread.