Slow Cooker Pizza Dip

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5 from 26 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is a delicious, cheesy 3-ingredient appetizer, perfect for game day or movie night. It’s warm and creamy, and goes great with chips or soft pretzels.

Crock Pot Dips are perfect for parties, so if you want more, try my corn dip with cream cheese or my slow cooker buffalo chicken dip.

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Why this Crock Pot Pizza Dip Recipe is a Keeper

This great recipe combines everything you love about pizza in dip form. Add pepperoni and Italian sausage to make a supreme pizza dip, or add a cup of mozzarella cheese for white pizza dip. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for the best ever savory pizza dip:

  • 15 Minute Dip: This crock pot cheese dip takes just 15 minutes to make.
  • Easy Dip Ingredients: All of the ingredients in this crock pot dip recipe can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
  • Only 3 Ingredients: You only need three ingredients to make pizza dip in the crock pot.

What Dippers Can I Use for Slow Cooker Pizza Dip?

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Try serving this dip with breadsticks, tortilla chips, or soft pretzels. Also try garlic knots, vegetables or crackers.

Pizza Dip in Crock Pot Ingredient Notes

  • Sauce: Make this slow cooker appetizer dip with your favorite brand of pizza sauce.
  • Cheese: Use Velveeta and softened cream cheese to give the dip its creamy texture.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Prep Ahead Suggestions for Crockpot Pizza Dip Appetizer

  • Dippers: Prepare your dippers ahead of time for this easy dip. Bring the dip to a party or serve as a side on pizza night.

Special Equipment Needed to Make Crockpot Pizza Dip

  • Crock Pot: Make this dip in the crock pot or slow cooker.

Pro Tip to Make Pizza Dip

Soften the cream cheese completely before adding it to the slow cooker.

How to Make this Crock Pot Pizza Party Dip

These are the basic steps for making pizza dip for crock pot. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Three panels showing steps to make a cheese dip: 1) Ingredients—salsa, Velveeta, cream cheese for a slow cooker pizza dip. 2) Pot with Velveeta cubes. 3) Pot with added cream cheese cubes.

1. Melt the Cream Cheese Mixture

In the crockpot, add the cream cheese and processed cheese. Cover and cook on high.

2. When Cheese is Melted, Stir the Dip

When the cheese layer is fully melted, add pizza sauce and stir until combined. Once it’s ready to serve, serve the dip with crackers or your favorite pizza toppings.

Three steps showing the creation of a slow cooker pizza dip. Step 1: Pour yellow cheese sauce. Step 2: Add rich tomato sauce. Step 3: Gently blend the two sauces to partially mix, creating a delicious base for your dip.

How to Store, Reheat, and Use Leftover Pepperoni Pizza Dip

  • Storing: Store leftover dip in crock pot in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheating: Reheat the dip on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
  • Using Leftover Pizza Dip: The dip should be good for up to 3 days. Add some meat such as pepperoni, sausage or your favorite toppings.

Crock Pot Dip Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • Cheese: Make with any cheese blends that you like, including vegan cheese or low calorie blends.
  • Cream Cheese Layer: You can use a low calorie cream cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, or ricotta cheese.
  • Sauce: Try Alfredo or pesto sauce to make the pizza dip.

Pizza Inspired Dip Recipe FAQs

What Can I Serve with this Recipe?

Serve this recipe with air fryer pizza rolls, pull apart pizza bread, or instant pot meatball subs.

Can I Make this Recipe on the Stovetop?

Yes; just use a saucepan instead of the crock pot to make this perfect dip.

Can I Make this Recipe Low Carb?

Yes; just use a low carb cheese, or use shredded mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese instead of processed cheese.

The appetizer with a bread loaf partially visible in the background.

Recipe Tips for Making this Crockpot Pizza Recipe

  • Chicken Dip: Add chicken, Italian sausage, or bacon to this delicious dip. You can also make a crockpot pepperoni pizza dip with mini pepperoni slices.
  • Vegetables: Make this pizza dip with green bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, or black olives.
  • Hawaiian Pizza Dip: Make this cheesy dip with ham and pineapple.
  • Seasonings: Season with garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
A hand dips a tortilla chip into a pot of melted, slow cooker cheese dip, reminiscent of rich pizza flavors.

Slow Cooker Pizza Dip

5 from 26 votes
This Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is a delicious, cheesy 3-ingredient appetizer, perfect for game day or movie night. It's warm and creamy, and goes great with chips or soft pretzels.
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizers and Dips

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces Velveeta Cheese
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 14.5 ounces Pizza Sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan over low heat, melt process cheese and cream cheese together.
  • When cheese are full melted, add pizza sauce and stir until combined.
  • Serve hot.

Christina’s Notes

  • Chicken Dip: Add chicken, Italian sausage, or bacon to this delicious dip. You can also make a crockpot pepperoni pizza dip with mini pepperoni slices.
  • Vegetables: Make this pizza dip with green bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, or black olives.
  • Hawaiian Pizza Dip: Make this cheesy dip with ham and pineapple.
  • Seasonings: Season with garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
Helpful Tips for All RecipesThese quick tips will help you get perfect results every time.

  • Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
  • Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
  • Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
  • Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.

For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1073mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 346mgIron: 1mg
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7 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Pizza Dip”

  1. 5 stars
    I just had it at a party tonight. I love Andy’ pizza. So I am so thankful to have found this. I’m gonna try it on a pizza shell.

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  2. 5 stars
    My sister and I grew up on Andy’s pizza and loved it!!! We now live in South Carolina. My sister found this recipe and surprised us at Christmas me get together. It was fantastic! She made us close our eyes and taste it, she said think of where you tasted this before. I knew immediately!!! Thank you so very very much, not only delicious but brought back many wonderful memories too!!!

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  3. 5 stars
    My sister and I grew up on Andy’s pizza and loved it!!! We now live in South Carolina. My sister found this recipe and surprised us at Christmas me get together. It was fantastic! She made us close our eyes and taste it, she said think of where you tasted this before. I knew immediately!!! Thank you so very very much, not only delicious but brought back many wonderful memories too!!!

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  4. 5 stars
    I am always looking for new ways to have pizza! And I know this is meant to be an appetizer but I will for sure eat this as a meal!! Delish!

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