This 4-ingredient pepperoni Wentworth dip is the kind of old-school game day appetizer that earns a permanent place in the family rotation: rich, cheesy, savory, and easy enough to assemble in minutes. It has the familiar appeal of pepperoni pizza flavors baked into a scoopable dip, making it especially useful when you need something warm and crowd-pleasing without a long ingredient list or much prep.
Serve this hot with sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or tortilla chips that can handle a thick, gooey scoop. For a fuller snack spread, add celery sticks, bell pepper strips, olives, and a simple antipasto platter alongside cold beer, sparkling water, or a pitcher of iced tea for an easy game day table.
4-Ingredient Pepperoni Wentworth Dip
Servings: 8
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small white ceramic casserole dish or pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded mozzarella until evenly combined.
3. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the top, slightly overlapping if needed.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges and the pepperoni has lightly crisped.
5. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm with sturdy crackers or chips for scooping.
Variations & Tips
Add a sauce layer: If you want a stronger pizza-parlor flavor, spread a thin layer of prepared pizza sauce or marinara over the cheese base before topping with pepperoni. Keep it light so the dip stays thick rather than runny.
Try another cheese: Mozzarella gives you that stretchy melt, but a blend with provolone or a little sharp cheddar adds more depth. If you use saltier cheeses, taste before adding any extra seasoning.
Make it a little spicy: A pinch of red pepper flakes, a spoonful of diced pickled jalapeños, or spicy pepperoni can sharpen the flavor without changing the easy character of the recipe.
Serve it hot: This dip is at its best straight from the oven or within the first 20 to 30 minutes while the cheese is still loose and scoopable. If it tightens as it cools, a few minutes back in the oven will bring it right back.
Use sturdy dippers: Choose crackers, crostini, bagel chips, or thick-cut vegetables that will not snap under the weight of the dip. Thin chips tend to break, especially when the dip is extra hot and stretchy.
