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Pizza dip challah

Easy and Cheesy Pull-Apart Challah with Pizza Dip

Shannon Sarna
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb prepared challah dough — any recipe you like
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 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 2.5 oz each. Roll into smooth balls.
  • Mix cheeses together in a bowl.
  • Spray a cast iron pan or other round 8- 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 another 20-30 minutes.
  • 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 at 350 F. for 22-25 minutes, or until the challah is golden brown, and the pizza dip is oozing.
  • Allow to cool slightly before dipping.