Zesty Pepperoni Spread Recipes

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on microwaveable serving plate.
• Mix tomatoes and pepperoni; spoon over cream cheese.
• Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. Serve warm with assorted crackers.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with crackers, breadsticks and/or French bread.

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese into a 9-in. pie plate. Layer with pizza sauce, Italian cheese and pepperoni. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives. Serve with bagel chips.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the pizza sauce: Add the olive oil to a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat and, when hot, add the onion. Saute until translucent. Add the garlic and red chile flakes, cook for 1 minute, and then add the canned tomatoes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the mixture has thickened, stir in the fresh and dried spices. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Remove from the heat.
• For the bottom layer: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic and spices. Spread the mixture evenly into an oven-safe casserole (2-quart capacity or a 9-inch pie pan). Set aside.
• For the toppings: In a small saute pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the pepperoni. Saute until the pepperoni is just crisp, 4 to 5 minutes, and then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the remaining olive oil and the red bell peppers and saute over medium-high heat until just starting to soften. Add the shallot, cook for 2 minutes, and then add the mushrooms. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes and remove from the heat.
• To assemble: Spread the pizza sauce over the top of the bottom layer of cheese, sprinkle with the pepper and mushroom mixture, and then the pepperoni. Evenly distribute the mozzarella over the top and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Garnish with the basil sprig and serve hot with pizza dough strips, toasted pita strips, or crackers.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Mix cream cheese and mozzarella until well blended; stir in pepperoni and peppers.
• Spread into 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until top is puffed and lightly browned. Serve warm with crackers.

Steps:

• Remove casing from pepperoni. Cut two slices for garnish. Set aside. Slice remaining pepperoni into 1-inch pieces. In blender or food processor container process pepperoni pieces, a few pieces at a time, until crumbly.
• In small bowl stir together pepperoni and cream cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Garnish with pepperoni slices and cherry tomatoes. Serve with crackers.

Steps:

• 1. Remove casing from pepperoni. Cut two slices for garnish. Set aside. Slice remaining pepperoni into 1-inch pieces. In blender or food processor container process pepperoni pieces, a few pieces at a time, until crumbly. 2. In small bowl stir together pepperoni and cream cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. 3. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Garnish with pepperoni slices and cherry tomatoes. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together the mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, canned green chilies, onion, and jalapenos in a bowl until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Spread the dip out into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish, and top with a layer of pepperoni slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the dip is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.
• Transfer to an 11"x7"x2" baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve with crackers, breadsticks and/or French bread.

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the cheeses, mayonnaise, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni and onion., Cover and cook on low, stirring every 30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Do not overheat. Serve with crackers.