Monster Mash Pizza Dip
This warm, melty pizza dip brings the Halloween vibes with green pesto “Frankenstein stitches” and creepy olive eyeballs. It’s cozy, familiar, and perfect for picky eaters who still want to get in the spooky spirit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Everyone loves pizza, and this dip captures all the classic flavors.
- Fun presentation with minimal effort.
- Quick to prepare and simple to reheat.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Small Baking Dish: Ensure your dip bakes evenly and looks fabulous with something like this Small Black Baking Dish that’s perfectly spooky for Halloween.
- Mixing Bowl: A sturdy bowl for combining all those delicious ingredients with ease.
- Spoon or Spatula: Essential for smooth mixing and spreading.
Ingredient Notes
- Store-bought Pesto: Perfect for the green “Frankenstein stitches.”
- Eyeball Ingredients: Pepperoni, mozzarella, and olives make for fun and spooky eyeball toppings.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with baguette slices, breadsticks, or garlic crackers to soak up all the cheesy goodness.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Assemble the night before and bake just before serving
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup pesto
- 6 slices pepperoni
- 3 mozzarella slices
- 6 black olive slices (for eyes)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spread cream cheese in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Top with marinara sauce and half the shredded mozzarella.
- Swirl pesto across the top like Frankenstein’s stitches.
- Arrange pepperoni slices with mozzarella circles and olive slices to look like eyes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Yield: Serves 4