Savory Pizza Delight Dip

01. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

02. Place the pepperoni slices on a plate lined with paper towels. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Pat the tops of the pepperoni with another paper towel to soak up excess oil. Set them aside.

03. Mix together the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Evenly spread this mixture across the base of a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.

04. Layer 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the cheese mixture, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella, 1/2 cup of parmesan, and 2 tablespoons each of pepperoni, black olives, bell pepper, and red onion. Repeat this layering process with the remaining marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, and red onion.

05. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and starts to brown, usually about 30 minutes.

06. Switch the oven setting to broil and bake for an additional 2 minutes. Let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before it’s ready to serve. Enjoy with toasted slices of baguette.