Easy Pizza Dip

brick-style cream cheese, very well-softened (lite is okay)

grated mozzarella cheese, divided (3/4 cup + 3/4 cup)

finely grated parmesan cheese, divided (1/2 cup + 1/2 cup)

heaping cup pizza sauce (or your favorite marinara or red sauce)

about 15 pepperoni slices, or as needed to cover surface of pie dish

Serving Suggestions – toasted French bread or baugettes, breadsticks, garlic toasts, pita chips, bagel chips, crackers, or eat by the spoonful