Ingredients
Units
- 1 lb prepared challah dough — any recipe you like
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- Italian seasoning + flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Divide the challah dough into 8 pieces around 2½ oz each. Roll into smooth balls.
- Mix cheeses together in a bowl.
- Spray a cast iron pan or other round 8-inch or 9-inch cake pan. Grease lightly with cooking spray.
- Place challah dough balls evenly around the perimeter of the pan. Brush with egg wash and top with Italian seasoning and sea salt if desired.
- Allow to rise for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture in the middle of the pan. Top with tomato sauce. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the challah is golden brown, and the pizza dip is oozing. Allow to cool slightly before dipping.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian