Ingredients:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup sliced pepperoni

Instructions:

  1. Place 16 oz cream cheese in a bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until it yields easily to a finger press.
  2. Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and 0.5 cup sour cream together until completely smooth and lump free.
  3. Fold in 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp onion powder until the herbs are evenly speckled throughout.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of your skillet or baking dish until it forms an even, level surface.
  5. Sprinkle 0.25 cup grated Parmesan evenly over the cream cheese until the white surface is mostly covered.
  6. Carefully spoon 1 cup marinara over the Parmesan, spreading it gently until it reaches 1/2 inch from the edges.
  7. Top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella, starting from the edges and moving inward until the red sauce is entirely hidden.
  8. Lay 0.5 cup pepperoni slices over the mozzarella until you have a beautiful, uniform pattern.
  9. Place in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the pepperoni edges are curled and crisp.
  10. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes until the bubbling settles.