This baked cheese dip is the perfect blend of the simple margarita pizza and humble hummus. If you have never tried baking hummus before than I certainly recommend it, it is far better served warm with a good glug of olive oil or melted butter. Across the Middle East hummus is often eaten hot, or at room temperature, never cold from the fridge which robs it of its flavour and texture. If you do not make your own hummus then warming up ready made from the supermarket makes it immeasurably better.
From warm baked hummus slathered in oil or butter it seemed logical to top with some salsa and shredded mozzarella & cheddar to make a cheesy margarita pizza hummus. appetizer and pizza in one easy to make bowl. No need to call for a take out, considerably cheaper and, if these things concern you, gluten free, low carb and packed with protein. You have to be able to claim some health benefits these days to offset the cheese, right?
To make things super simple and fuss-free I have cheated and used a pot of supermarket hummus and ready made salsa or pizza topping, or course you can make your own, but speed and immediate gratification are of the essence here! Simple layer the ingredients into an oven proof dish, bake until the cheese is bubbling and BAM! Cheesy Margarita Pizza Hummus!
Recipe: Easy Cheesy Margarita Pizza Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 small pot hummus
- 4 tbs salsa or pizza sauce
- 1/2 ball shredded mozzarella
- 25 g grated cheddar
- fresh basil
To serve
Instructions
- Spread the hummus into an oven proof dish, top with the salsa, then the cheese.
- Bake at 180C/ 350F until the cheese has belted and starting to brown.
- Enjoy with tortilla chips and veggie sticks.
For some more pizza not pizza recipes you will love
- Jac’s easy cream cheese pizza dip
- Sarah’s ready in 35 minutes pizza muffins
- Jeanne’s margherita pizza grilled sandwiches
- Nazima’s pizza nachos
- Ren’s pizza pasta soup
Whitney
This hummus looks so cheesy and divine! Love how easy the recipe is. Thanks for sharing, my mouth is watering!! :)
Helen
Thank you Whitney. The recipe required extensive testing, just to check you know.
Sarah Maison Cupcake
I never considered hummus with other stuff on top but I’m really fancying this!
Helen
It was delicious! We should have had it when you were around the other weekend!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I’ve never had hummus hot or warm before, but you have tempted me with this pizza hummus. What an inspired idea. It would be great with crusty bread too.
Helen
Hot and warm hummus with lots of melted cheese is the way to go Jac!
Ren Behan
Wow, a revelation! Will definitely try this for my next gathering!
Helen
It is amazing. Warm hummus with or without cheese is the way to go.