Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza Dip
A quick and easy party snack featuring a creamy cheese dip with a crispy, stuffed crust edge made from mozzarella sticks and crescent roll dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz/227g) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 4–5 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into halves or thirds
- 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240ml) marinara sauce
- 1 tsp (1g) Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp (1g) garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes, optional pinch
- Fresh basil or parsley, a few leaves chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out crescent roll dough or pizza dough into a roughly 9-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish, pressing evenly to cover bottom and sides with extra dough for folding over cheese sticks.
- Place cut mozzarella sticks evenly spaced around the crust edge, leaving center empty. Fold dough over sticks and pinch firmly to seal, creating a stuffed crust.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Spoon cheese mixture into the center of the crust-lined skillet, spreading evenly. Dollop marinara sauce over the top and swirl lightly to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Softening cream cheese before mixing helps avoid lumps. Pinch dough tightly around mozzarella sticks to prevent cheese leakage. Avoid overfilling the dip to prevent spillover. Check crust at 15 minutes if oven runs hot to avoid burning. Let dip rest 5 minutes after baking for easier scooping. For gluten-free, substitute dough with gluten-free crust. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the rec
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
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