Recipe courtesy of Women’s Day
Who could resist those tiny pepperoni hearts!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temp
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 oz. mini pepperoni slices
- 1 baguette, warmed and sliced
Heat oven to 400°F.
In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Fold in 1 cup mozzarella and all but 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
Transfer mixture to shallow broiler-safe 1-quart baking dish. Top with pizza sauce; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then pepperoni.
Bake until bubbling and cheese is beginning to brown, about 15 minutes, broiling 1 to 2 minutes. if needed. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with baguette slices for dipping.
Tip: Use a mini cookie cutter to slice pepperoni into heart shapes. Perfect for your valentine!
