Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip

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If you’re after a chip dip that’s hot, cheesy, and absolutely impossible to walk away from, this Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip is it. It’s creamy. It’s melty. It’s everything you love about a pepperoni pizza, baked into a glorious dip that people will fight over. I’m not exaggerating. It’s been one of my go-to party dip recipes for years and now it’s yours.

Ingredient Tips

• Pepperoni – diced and pan-fried for crispy edges, plus a few slices on top to get that bubbly, crisp finish
• Cream cheese – softened to room temperature so it blends smoothly
• Shredded cheese – use freshly shredded cheese, pre-shredded has anti-caking agents that mess with the melt
• Ranch seasoning – store bought or homemade
• Dippers – tortilla chips, pita chips, baguette slices, or even fresh veggies

How to Make Pepperoni Ranch Dip

For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements, see the printable recipe card down below.

saute onion until tender

add pepperoni and cook until crispy

add cream cheese and ranch seasoning

stir and spread evenly across bottom

top with mozzarella & parmesan cheese

add sliced pepperoni and broil

Pro Tip: Keep a close eye on the broiler. A glorious dip can turn tragic in seconds.

More Chip Dip Recipes to Try!

• Cheesy Lasagna Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• 7-Layer Dip with Black Beans
• Chicken Nacho Dip
• Cheesy Pot Roast Enchilada Dip
• Taco Dip with Refried Beans and Cream Cheese
• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• 3-Ingredient Easy Onion Dip

Can you tell I looooove dips? 🙂 This pepperoni ranch chip dip is the real deal. Bring it to your next get-together and just watch it vanish. Printable recipe card is below. Have a fantastic day, friends! 🙂

Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip

Katie Cooksey

Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip is the perfect cheese-inspired appetizer for any party! It's a hot, bubbly, pepperoni-ranch party in your mouth and it tastes amazing!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 626 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion petite diced
• 1 cup pepperoni diced
• 12 oz cream cheese softened (1 1/2 blocks)
• 1 oz ranch seasoning such as Hidden Valley packet
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 10 slices pepperoni for topping
• basil fresh, chiffonade, for garnish
• tortilla chips or potato chips, pita bread, breadsticks, etc. for dipping

Instructions

 

• In an oven-safe skillet (I used cast-iron), heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add in diced pepperoni and cook another 2 minutes to render and crisp slightly.
• Stir in the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until completely mixed in.
• Spread dip evenly across the bottom of the pan.
• Top with mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and the whole slices of pepperoni.
• Set under the broiler until melted and bubbly, about 1 minute or so. Do NOT walk away.
• Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with tortilla chips or dipping vehicle of your choice.

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Notes

Storage and make ahead instructions:

• Store any leftovers, covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To Make ahead– Assemble the cream cheese mixture ahead, refrigerate, then bake when ready.
• Reheating– Warm leftovers in the oven at 350° F until hot and bubbly again.
• To Freeze– Not ideal. Cream cheese and ranch dressing don’t thaw well. Make it fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1087mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1381IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 307mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Chip Dip

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Recipe Variations

Make this dip the way you like it with a few variations:

• Swap mozzarella cheese with provolone for a sharper melt.
• Add sour cream to the cream cheese mixture for a silkier dip.
• Mix in red pepper flakes if you like a little kick.
• Use Italian seasoning in place of fresh basil for a shortcut.
• Stir in a spoonful of marinara sauce or pizza sauce for a more classic pepperoni pizza dip flavor.
• Try baking this in a small baking dish if you don’t have an oven-safe skillet.