Garlic Parmesan Ranch with Homemade Breadsticks & Classic Pepperoni Pizza
- Author: The Backyard Palate
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
Pizza night—covered! This dip and breadstick combo is next-level delicious! Pair it with a classic pepperoni pizza off the Versa 16, and you’ve got the ultimate pizza night treat.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
¼–½ cup buttermilk (adjust for desired consistency)
¼–½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
5–7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1.5 tsp dried parsley)
1 tbsp dried dill (optional, for extra ranch flavor)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice of ½ lemon
Your favorite pizza dough recipe (we recommend Best Pizza Dough and HALO Quick Dough)
2 tbsp. Marzano Tomato Sauce
Pepperoni (we used Hormel Cupping Pepperoni)
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
Garlic Parmesan Ranch Dip:
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), buttermilk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze in lemon juice for extra brightness and stir until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Twisted Breadsticks:
- Follow your favorite pizza dough recipe (linked in profile for easy access)
- Preheat the HALO Versa Pizza Oven for 12 minutes on high.
- Prepare the Breadsticks by rolling out your pizza dough and twist it into breadsticks.
- Spray a pizza screen with nonstick spray, place the breadsticks on the screen, and bake on high for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown with a little char.
Classic Pepperoni Pizza:
- Set the Versa 16 to high heat to ensures it’s nice and hot for the perfect crust.
- Roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness, ensuring it’s large enough to fit onto the pizza screen. If you’re using store-bought dough, follow the instructions for stretching or rolling.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Layer pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
- (Optional) Brush the exposed crust with a little olive oil for a golden finish.
- Place the pizza onto the preheated pizza screen (sprayed with non-stick spray) and slide it into the HALO Versa 16 Pizza Oven.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is bubbling, and the pepperoni is crispy. Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pizza Oven
- Cuisine: American