High Protein Pizza Dip

Name: High Protein Pizza Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 10-12 pepperoni slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Fresh basil to garnish; For dipping: toasted sourdough or bread of choice

I barely have words for this pizza dip. I mean, look at it.

There’s always something so fun about a dip.

Add bread, add veggies, or eat it plain. Sometimes switching things up and turning traditional foods - like pizza - into a dip is way to make food fun.

This dip is fun. It’s also beyond delicious!!!

You’ve got perfectly melty cheese and salty pepperoni. It also has a base layer made with Greek yogurt that makes the dip extra creamy and really ups the protein in it.

Between the Greek yogurt, cheese, and pepperoni, this dip has a lot of protein.

I love it as an appetizer - especially if you’re serving guests. Set it out with some toasted sourdough bread or pita chips. Your guests will love it!

And look, you can also totally make this one for just yourself too. If you want to make less, simply half the recipe and use a smaller skillet.

Or make the full recipe! I’m sure you know by now that serving sizes are arbitrary and if you feel like eating the whole thing, go right ahead.

After all, you know your body and its hunger and levels best.

But what you don’t yet know is how delicious this pizza dip is! So please, run to make it.

Mix the bottom layer

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl, add the Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.

Spread the yogurt layer

Spread the Greek yogurt mixture evenly on the bottom of 10 inch oven-safe skillet.

Add the tomato sauce

Add the tomato sauce and spread.

Add the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and pepperoni.

Drizzle with oil & bake

Drizzle with olive oil on top and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese has fully melted.

Broil for a few additional minutes until the cheese is golden on top, making sure it doesn’t burn.

Everything else you need to know:

Greek yogurt: Make sure to use a plain full fat Greek yogurt. If you like cottage cheese, you can swap the Greek yogurt for cottage cheese. I personally like it, but I know it’s a polarizing one!
Toppings: Top your pizza dip however you like your pizza topped. I went for traditional pepperoni here, but you can add thinly sliced peppers, onion, olives, or anything else you like on your pizza.
Storage/make ahead: This dip is best served soon after making. To make ahead, you can prep everything and keep it in the fridge covered, and then bake once you’re ready to serve and eat.

Did you try this recipe?

I hope you love this High Protein Pizza Dip! If you make it be sure to leave a comment below, mention @Veggiesandchocolate or tag #Veggiesandchocolate so I know how you liked it. I can’t wait to see your creations!