# What You Need:
→ Creamy Base
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 3/4 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
→ Toppings
06 - 1 cup marinara sauce
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 15 slices pepperoni
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Evenly distribute the creamy base into the bottom of the prepared dish.
04 - Spoon marinara sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading to cover uniformly.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the marinara sauce layer.
06 - Place pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges bubble and top shows golden spots.
08 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm alongside bread, chips, or preferred dippers.
